Gerald M. Girone

Colonel Gerard M. Girone was commissioned an Medical Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School 2 June 1954, class number 8. His first duty assignment was as Medical Supply Officer, 9th Field Hospital, Fort Sam, Houston, Texas. | His subsequent duty assignments include: Supply Officer, Louisville Medical Department, Kentucky; Medical Supply Officer, Headquarters Southern European Task Force, Vicenza, Italy; Medical Supply Officer and Accountable Officer, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington; Adjutant and XO, Martin Army Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia and Dunham Army Hospital, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania; XO, 91st Evac Hospital and 8th Field Hospital, Vietnam; Construction Project Manager and XO, U.S. Army Hospital and Moncrief Army Hospital, Fort Jackson, South Carolina;  Chief, Facilities Division, DCSLOG, Headquarters, Health Services Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; XO Martin Army Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia. | Colonel Girone's awards and decorations include: Honor Medal (1st Class), Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit.