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Lewis
Sherrill
Griffing
1904-09-15

–

1976-01-29

Born:

, 

New York

Lewis Griffing graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1926. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    1945 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Lewis Sherrill Griffing (ASN: 0-16413), 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 from 1945 to 1946.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    May 1954 – March 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 15 (April 23, 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 Major General Lewis Sherrill Griffing (ASN: 0-16413), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period May 1954 to March 1964.