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First Name: Eugene

Last Name: Ridings

Birthplace: OK, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Brownwood, TX
Middle Name: W.



Date of Birth: 09 January 1899

Date of Death: 27 November 1969

Rank: Major General

Years Served:
Eugene Ware Ridings

   
Graduate, U.S. Military Academy, Class of 1925

Engagements:
•  World War I (1914 - 1918)
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)
•  Korean War (1950 - 1953)

Biography:

Eugene Ware Ridings

Major General, U. S. Army

Silver Stars

GENERAL ORDERS:
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Eugene Ware Ridings (ASN: 0-15230), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Assistant Commanding General of the Americal Division during World War II.

GENERAL ORDERS:
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Eugene Ware Ridings (ASN: 0-15230), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Assistant Commanding General of the Americal Division during World War II.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 318606   Created by: drjones46

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