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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 Lieutenant General Thomas Norfleet Griffin, Jr., 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 Chief of Staff, Armed Forces South, from 1988 to 1991. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Griffin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1988
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas Norfleet Griffin, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 3d Armored Division, Germany, from 1986 to 1988.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1988 – 1991
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas Norfleet Griffin, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Armed Forces South, from 1988 to 1991.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas Norfleet Griffin, Jr., 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 with the 101st Airborne Division, and Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, from 1971 to 1972.