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Joe
Wiley
Rigby
January 4, 1940

–

September 27, 2011

Born:

Aspermont

, 

Texas

Home:

Lockney

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Joe Rigby graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1962. He retired in 1996 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1992 – 1994
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Joe Wiley Rigby, 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 Commanding General, Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, from 1992 to 1994.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Joe Wiley Rigby, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Rigby distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as S-3, first of an Infantry Battalion and subsequently of a Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Rigby, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1992 – 1994
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Joe Wiley Rigby, 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, Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, from 1992 to 1994.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1992 – 1994
    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 Major General Joe Wiley Rigby, 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 Commanding General, Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, from 1992 to 1994. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Rigby reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.