Oscar Griswold
| Oscar W. Griswold | |
|---|---|
Lieutenant General Oscar Griswold
|
|
| Born |
October 22, 1886 Ruby Valley, Nevada |
| Died | September 28, 1959 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance |
 United States
|
| Service/branch |
 United States Army
|
| Years of service | 1910–1947 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
|
| Commands held |
Third United States Army Seventh United States Army II Corps XIV Corps IV Corps 4th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Air Medal Purple Heart |
| Signature |  |
Oscar Woolverton Griswold (22 October 1886 – 28 September 1959) was an American soldier and general 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.
Oscar Woolverton Griswold was born on 22 October 1886 in Ruby Valley Nevada. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno from 1905 to 1906, when he received an appointment to the United States Military Academy. On graduation with the West Point Class of 1910, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry.
His early company grade assignments included three years service in China from 1914 to 1917. During World War I he served as a major and Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. 84th Infantry Division, American Expeditionary Force from 1918 to 1919, and participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
He was assigned to the United States Military Academy from 1921 to 1924. He graduated from the Command and General Staff College in 1925, graduating 189th in the class of 258, and the U.S. Army War College in 1929.
...
Wikipedia