Philip De Witt Ginder

Philip De Witt Ginder
Black and white head and shoulders photo of Major General P. D. Ginder in dress uniform, circa 1955
Ginder, probably as commander of Fifth U.S. Army circa 1955
Born(1905-09-19)September 19, 1905
Plainfield, New Jersey
DiedNovember 7, 1968(1968-11-07) (aged 63)
New York City, New York
Buried
West Point Cemetery, West Point, New York
41°23′55″N 73°58′00″W / 41.39861°N 73.96671°W / 41.39861; -73.96671
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1927–1959
RankMajor General
Service number0-16904
Commands heldFifth United States Army
10th Mountain Division
37th Infantry Division
45th Infantry Division
6th Infantry Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment
121st Infantry Regiment
357th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Purple Heart
Spouse(s)Jean Dalrymple

Philip De Witt Ginder (September 19, 1905 – November 7, 1968) was a career soldier in the United States Army. A highly decorated combat veteran, he rose to the rank of major general during the Korean War, while commanding the 45th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, the United States' second-highest military award.


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