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Earle
Gilmore
Wheeler
1908-01-13

–

1975-12-18

Born:

Washington

, 

D.C.

Home:

Washington

, 

D.C.

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Earle Wheeler graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. He left a teaching position at the Academy to serve in World War II. From October 1, 1962 to July 2, 1964, General Wheeler served as the 23d Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. From July 3, 1964 to July 2, 1970, he served as the 6th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He retired as a U.S. Army General; in 1970, and died on December 18, 1975. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Awards Received

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    July 3, 1964 – July 2, 1970
    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 Earle Gilmore Wheeler (ASN: 0-18715), 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 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 3 July 1964 to 2 July 1970. The distinctive accomplishments of General Wheeler reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    October 1962 – January 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (March 3, 1964)

    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 General Earle Gilmore Wheeler (ASN: 0-18715), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Joint Staff, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during the period October 1962 to January 1964.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    July 3, 1964 – July 2, 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Earle Gilmore Wheeler (ASN: 0-18715), United States Army, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 3 July 1964 to 2 July 1970.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    July 3, 1964 – July 2, 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Earle Gilmore Wheeler (ASN: 0-18715), United States Army, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 3 July 1964 to 2 July 1970.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    July 3, 1964 – July 2, 1970
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 13 (March 6, 1969)

    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 General Earle Gilmore Wheeler (ASN: 0-18715), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 3 July 1964 to 2 July 1970.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    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 Colonel (Infantry) Earle Gilmore Wheeler (ASN: 0-18715), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 63d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wheeler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.