Philip De Witt Ginder | |
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.jpg) Ginder, probably as commander of Fifth U.S. Army circa 1955 | |
| Born | September 19, 1905 Plainfield, New Jersey |
| Died | November 7, 1968 (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 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1927–1959 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-16904 |
| Commands | Fifth 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 / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished 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.