Ridgely Gaither
Ridgely Gaither | |
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Ridgely Gaither as commander of the 11th Airborne Division in 1952 | |
| Born | 23 February 1903 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | 26 October 1992 (aged 89) Annapolis, Maryland |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1924–1962 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Army Parachute School 82nd Airborne Division 11th Airborne Division 40th Infantry Division XVIII Airborne Corps U.S. Army Caribbean Command Second United States Army |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | Police Commissioner, Annapolis, Maryland |
Ridgely Gaither (23 February 1903 – 26 October 1992) was a United States Army lieutenant general prominent as commander of the 40th Infantry Division during the Korean War, and commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps, U.S. Army Caribbean Command and Second United States Army.