The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Philip DeWitt Ginder (ASN: 0-16904), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while Commanding the 121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 28 November 1944, in Germany. Colonel Ginder personally led his reserve company of his battalion in an attack against a strongly defended town, when other attacking companies were pinned down by intense enemy small arms and mortar fire. With complete disregard for his own personal safety and armed only with his pistol and a hand grenade, Colonel Ginder courageously moved forward leading his men into the town despite the fierce enemy resistance. During the bitter house-to-house fighting that followed, Colonel Ginder through his personal courage and leadership, set an inspiring example which gave added encouragement to his men. Colonel Ginder’s courageous actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Philip DeWitt Ginder (ASN: 0-16904), 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 during World War II.
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Legion of Merit
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 22 (June 10, 1959)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Philip DeWitt Ginder (ASN: 0-16904), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from January 1954 to May 1969.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
45th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 1, 1952 – November 30, 1953
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 3 (January 20, 1954)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 Philip DeWitt Ginder (ASN: 0-16904), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 45th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1952 to 1953.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
121st Infantry RegimentDivision:
8th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
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, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Philip DeWitt Ginder (ASN: 0-16904), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Ginder, 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.