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Walter
Thomas
Kerwin
Jr.
1917-06-14

–

2008-07-11

Born:

West Chester

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Alexandria

, 

Virginia

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Walter Kerwin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. From 1974 to 1978 he served as the 15th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. He retired as a U.S. Army General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Department of the Army

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Walter Thomas Kerwin, Jr. (ASN: 0-21963), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Department of the Army, from 1969 to 1972.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    II Field Force, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter Thomas Kerwin, Jr. (ASN: 0-21963), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, II Field Force, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    May 1967 – July 1968
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 50 (September 26, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Walter Thomas Kerwin, Jr. (ASN: 0-21963), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, during the period from May 1967 through July 1968.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    U.S. Army

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Walter Thomas Kerwin, Jr. (ASN: 0-21963), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1978. The distinctive accomplishments of General Kerwin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Walter Thomas Kerwin, Jr. (ASN: 0-21963), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as S-3, Division Artillery, 3d Infantry Division, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Kerwin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter Thomas Kerwin, Jr. (ASN: 0-21963), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1966 to 1967.