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John
William
Gaddis
1901-10-12

–

1974-11-29

Born:

, 

Illinois

Home:

Olney

, 

Illinois

John Gaddis graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1925. He retired in 1955 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    302d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    94th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 94th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 273 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John William Gaddis, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Executive Officer, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Gaddis, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    94th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John William Gaddis, 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 Chief of Staff, 94th Infantry Division, in 1945.