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William
J.
Grove
, Jr.
1937

–

Born:

Frederick

, 

Maryland

Home:

Frederick

, 

Maryland

William Grove was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1958 upon graduation from Colgate University. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William J. Grove, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Grove and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    389th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    366th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major William J. Grove, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William J. Grove, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Grove and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.