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GRIMES, CECIL H.

Branch of service: United States Army Air Corps - WWII
United States Army – Viet Nam

Date entered service: April 1943

Basic Training at: Greensboro, North Carolina - WWII
Camp Barkley, Texas – Dental
Fort Sam Houston, Texas - Medical

Date discharged: 31 July 1970

Home of Record: North Middleton, Kentucky

Military Occupation: Fixed Wing Pilot – Multi-engine
Cargo Helicopter Pilot
Medical Officer

Awards: Legion of Merit
Bronze Star 1 Oak Leaf
Air Medal 1 Oak Leaf
Meritorious Service
Purple Heart
Army Commendation
Good Conduct
American Campaign
European-African-Middle-Eastern
World War Two Victory
National Defense Service
Army of Occupation Germany
Viet Nam Service

Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Military Training: Basic Training
Associate Medical Service Officer Basic
Army Cargo Helicopter Pilot
Fixed Wing Pilot
Aviation Safety
Command and General Staff College