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Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Robert Franklin Griffin, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Commanding General, South East Region Medical Command and Eisenhower Army Medical Center, from 1997 to 1999. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Griffin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1987 – 1989
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    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Franklin Griffin, 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 as Commanding Officer, MEDDAC and 98th General Hospital, Germany, from 1987 to 1989.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1996
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    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Franklin Griffin, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, Heal Care Operations, Medical Command, in 1996.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1987
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    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Franklin Griffin, 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 as Deputy Commander, 34th General Hospital, Germany, from 1986 to 1987.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1993
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    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Franklin Griffin, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Command Surgeon, Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia, in 1993.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1997 – 1999
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    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Franklin Griffin, United States Army, was awarded 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, South East Region Medical Command and Eisenhower Army Medical Center, from 1997 to 1999.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    4th Battalion

    Regiment:

    21st Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade (Light)

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    1968
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    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert Franklin Griffin, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Griffin distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Platoon Leader in an Infantry Company of the 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade (Light), 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy in 1968. First Lieutenant Griffin led his platoon in an attack against a fortified position of the enemy near Tam Ky. When enemy fire held up his advance, First Lieutenant Griffin led four of his soldiers in an attack which destroyed two enemy machine gun positions. He alone attacked a third enemy machine gun position and destroyed it, but was wounded during the attack. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Griffin, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.