Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

Signal Detachment, White House, U.S. Government

Awarded on:

January 15th, 1946

"LIEUTENANT COLONEL Dewitt Greer, 0465754, Signal Corps, Army of the United States, rendered vitally important service as Assistant Commanding Officer, later Commanding Officer, White House Signal Detachment, and as Signal Officer and Cryptographic Security Officer, The White House, from 2 May 1942 to 3 January 1946. Lieutenant Colonel Greet contributed immeasurably to the provision, installation, and operation of secure, accurate, reliable and fast communication for the President of the United States."