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Oscar Griswold
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United States Army general (1886-1959)
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Oscar Griswold was a male United States citizen who served as a military officer in the United States Army, holding the rank of lieutenant general. He participated in World War I and World War II, with his military service concluding in 1947. During his career, he commanded United States Army Europe and Africa.
Griswold was educated at the United States Military Academy, the University of Nevada, Reno, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College. He received the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Air Medal, and Silver Star. He is also recognized in the Legion Of Merit collection.
Born on October 22, 1886, Griswold died on September 28, 1959, in Asheville and Colorado Springs. He was buried on October 5, 1959, at West Point Cemetery.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Oscar
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of death
- Colorado Springs
- Occupation
- military officer
- Educated at
- United States Army War College
- Award
- Legion of Merit
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military branch
- United States Army
- Military rank
- lieutenant general
- Image
- Oscar Griswold.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1886-10-22
- date of death
- 1959-09-28
- place of burial
- West Point Cemetery
- commander of (DEPRECATED)
- United States Army Europe and Africa
- allegiance
- United States
- Commons category
- Oscar Griswold
- date of burial or cremation
- 1959-10-05
- end of work period
- 1947-00-00
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