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Jack
Henry
Griffith

Born:

, 

Iowa

Jack Griffith graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1927. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    XII Corps

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    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 Colonel (Infantry) Jack Henry Griffith, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3, TWELFTH Corps, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Griffith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 13, 1927 – July 31, 1957
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 49 (September 13, 1957)

    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 Colonel (Infantry) Jack Henry Griffith, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 13 June 1927 to 31 July 1957.