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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 Ridgely Gaither (ASN: 0-15970), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 18 April 1953 to 30 April 1955.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Ridgely Gaither (ASN: 0-15970), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    August 1955 – April 1962
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (May 10, 1962)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Ridgely Gaither (ASN: 0-15970), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period August 1955 to April 1962.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    17th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 17th Airborne Division, General Orders No. 26 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Ridgely Gaither (ASN: 0-15970), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 17th Airborne Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    17th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 17th Airborne Division, General Orders No. 27 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Ridgely Gaither (ASN: 0-15970), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 17th Airborne Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.