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John Growdon graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. He retired in 1955 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel. His father, James P. Growdon earned the Distinguished Service Cross during World War I.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) John Sutton Growdon (ASN: 0-19737), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

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    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    6th Medium Tank Battalion

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 141 (1951)

    (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 (Cavalry) John Sutton Growdon, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving in Korea while serving as Commanding Officer of the 6th Medium Tank Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Mun son, Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Growdon, 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) John Sutton Growdon, 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 1944 to 1946.