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Ross Plasterer was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1957 after graduating from Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Ross S. Plasterer, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ross S. Plasterer, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Ross S. Plasterer, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Ross S. Plasterer, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.