Oscar Griswold
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Lieutenant General Oscar Woolverton Griswold (22 October 1886 – 28 September 1959) was a United States Army officer who served in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known for his command of the XIV Corps in the South Pacific Area and South West Pacific Area during World War II.
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Oscar W. Griswold | |
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Born | (1886-10-22)October 22, 1886 Ruby Valley, Nevada, United States |
Died | September 28, 1959(1959-09-28) (aged 72) Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1910–1947 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-2883 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | Third Army Seventh Army II Corps XIV Corps IV Corps 4th Infantry Division |
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Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
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