Oscar Griswold

Oscar W. Griswold
Born(1886-10-22)October 22, 1886
Ruby Valley, Nevada, United States
DiedSeptember 28, 1959(1959-09-28) (aged 72)
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1910–1947
RankLieutenant General
Service number0-2883
UnitInfantry Branch
CommandsThird Army
Seventh Army
II Corps
XIV Corps
IV Corps
4th Infantry Division
Battles / wars
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Signature

Lieutenant General Oscar Woolverton Griswold (22 October 1886 – 28 September 1959) was a United States Army officer who served in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known for his command of the XIV Corps in the South Pacific Area and South West Pacific Area during World War II.