Philip De Witt Ginder
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Philip De Witt Ginder (September 19, 1905 – November 7, 1968) was a career soldier in the United States Army. A highly decorated combat veteran, he rose to the rank of major general during the Korean War, while commanding the 45th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, the United States' second-highest military award.
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Philip De Witt Ginder | |
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Born | (1905-09-19)September 19, 1905 Plainfield, New Jersey |
Died | November 7, 1968(1968-11-07) (aged 63) New York City, New York |
Buried | West Point Cemetery, West Point, New York 41.39861°N 73.96671°W / 41.39861; -73.96671 |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1927–1959 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-16904 |
Commands held | Fifth United States Army 10th Mountain Division 37th Infantry Division 45th Infantry Division 6th Infantry Regiment 9th Infantry Regiment 121st Infantry Regiment 357th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart |
Spouse(s) | Jean Dalrymple |
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