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Albert
Whitney
Waldron
January 13, 1892

–

June 21, 1961

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Albert Waldron graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1915. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 5, 1942
    Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 60 (December 18, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Brigadier General Albert Whitney Waldron (ASN: 0-3795), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces during the Papuan Campaign near Buna Village, New Guinea, on 5 December 1942. During an attack on the enemy position near Buna Village, many leaders of small infantry units became casualties and the units became disorganized. Brigadier General Waldron, with complete disregard for his own safety, moved along the line of the assault platoons under heavy fire from enemy snipers, machine guns, grenades and mortars. By his personal example, calm bearing and utter fearlessness, he inspired the men to great effort. Brigadier General Waldron’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and gallant leadership exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    March 1944 – October 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 113 (December 4, 1945)

    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 Albert Whitney Waldron (ASN: 0-3795), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Chief of Staff for Requirements, Headquarters Army Ground Forces, from March 1944 to October 1945. General Waldron coordinated the orderly development of the separate arms and of weapons and equipment, and recommended changes in warfare techniques in accordance with this development. He guided the preparation of tables of distribution, and coordinated the activities of the various arms and specialized boards operating under the jurisdiction of the Army Ground Forces. Due to his sound judgment, timely decision, foresight and forceful action, effective training doctrine, efficient organization plans and superior equipment were furnished to our troops. He also initiated plans to care for the future development of Ground Forces equipment. By his accomplishments in his many tasks of great importance, General Waldron made a distinct contribution to the military program of the United States.