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MG John Glover “Jack” Castles

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MG John Glover “Jack” Castles Veteran

Birth
East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Death
18 Jun 2001 (aged 76)
Caroline County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Garden P row 5 space 26
Memorial ID
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Adjutant General of Virginia. He was the Adjutant General of Virginia from 1982 to 1994. During this time he served
under Governors Allen, Wilder, and Robb. He improved the Virginia Army and Air National Guard. They were ranked as the best in the country. His military career spanned 51 years and he was awarded several military medals. In World War II, he received the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman's Badge for his service during the Battle of the Bulge and the Ardennes (France) Campaign. He was awarded the State of Virginia's highest medal, Virginia Distinguished Service Medal, three times. In 2001, HJ66ER was passed by both the State House of Delegates and the Senate as an expression of respect for his accomplishments. In November 2010, the landing strip at Fort Pickett was named after him.
Adjutant General of Virginia. He was the Adjutant General of Virginia from 1982 to 1994. During this time he served
under Governors Allen, Wilder, and Robb. He improved the Virginia Army and Air National Guard. They were ranked as the best in the country. His military career spanned 51 years and he was awarded several military medals. In World War II, he received the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman's Badge for his service during the Battle of the Bulge and the Ardennes (France) Campaign. He was awarded the State of Virginia's highest medal, Virginia Distinguished Service Medal, three times. In 2001, HJ66ER was passed by both the State House of Delegates and the Senate as an expression of respect for his accomplishments. In November 2010, the landing strip at Fort Pickett was named after him.

Inscription

MG US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
BRONZE STAR MEDAL
ADJUTANT GENERAL OF VIRGINIA



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  • Created by: Leslyn Lang
  • Added: Mar 19, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67122970/john_glover-castles: accessed ), memorial page for MG John Glover “Jack” Castles (1 Jan 1925–18 Jun 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 67122970, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Leslyn Lang (contributor 47413755).