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Gen. John "Jack" Halladay Grimm

Gen. John "Jack" Halladay Grimm

Male 1925 - 2014  (89 years)Deceased

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  • Name John "Jack" Halladay Grimm  [1
    Prefix Gen. 
    Nickname Jack 
    Birth 6 Jan 1925  Decatur,Macon,Illinois,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1942  Harlingen,Cameron,Texas,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Harlingen High School 
    Military 1943  [1
    Naval Reserve as Ensign 
    Education 1943-1949  Syracuse,Onondaga,New York,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    University of Syracuse 
    Membership Affiliation 1943-1949  Syracuse,Onondaga,New York,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Membership Affiliation 1943-1949  Syracuse,Onondaga,New York,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Educational Degree 6 Jun 1949  Syracuse,Onondaga,New York,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    the University of Syracuse with a Doctor of Medicine 
    • Amsterdam Evening Recorder
      FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1949
      Mr. and Mrs. Amos J. Grimm, Harlinger, Tex., were dinner guests yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petterson. Mr. and Mrs. Grimm motored here from Texas to attend the graduation of their son, John, from Syracuse University Medical College on June 6, and to visit relatives and friends in this area.

      Gloversville Leader and Republican
      Saturday, June 4, 1949
      Mr. and Mrs. Amos Grimm, Harlingen, Texas were dinner guests Thursday of Mr and Mrs. Henry Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Grimm motored here from Texas to attend the graduation of their son, John, from Syracuse University Medical College on June 6.
    War Conflict Aft 27 Jun 1950  [1
    Korean 
    Military 1951  [1
    1st Lt. in the Reserve of the Air Force Medical Service 
    Military 1951  [1
    Chief of Aviation Medicine and Asst. Medical Inspector 
    Military 1952  [1
    Chief Flight Surgeon 
    Military Award 1952  [1
    Air Medal Commendation Award 
    Education 1960  [1
    American Board of Radiology certification 
    Employment Houston,Harris,Texas,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Military Award 1965  [1
    Flight Surgeon of the Year 
    Military Award 1966  [1
    Expeditionary Medal 
    Military Award 1967-1970  [1
    Meritorious Service Medal 
    Military 1971  [1
    Promoted to General 
    Military Award 1972-1978  [1
    Legion of Merit Award 
    Obituary
    • General John "Jack" Halladay Grimm
      January 6, 1925 - July 13, 2014
      Services Tuesday
      KERRVILLE - Gen. John "Jack" Halladay Grimm, 89, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Kerrville, Texas. He was born Jan. 6, 1925, in Decatur, Illinois, to Anna Lewise Halladay Grimm and Amos Jacob "A.J." Grimm.
      Jack was a graduate of Harlingen High School, 1942. He had a full scholarship to the University of Syracuse. At Syracuse, he was president of both Beta Theta Pi National Fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. He lettered in football and was a member of the ROTC.
      He was appointed to the Naval Reserve as Ensign in 1943. In 1949, Jack graduated from Syracuse with a Doctor of Medicine degree. In 1951, Jack was commissioned as a 1st Lt. in the Reserve of the Air Force Medical Service. As 1st Lt., he became Chief of Aviation Medicine and Asst. Medical Inspector. In 1952, he was designated a Chief Flight Surgeon. Also in 1952, he was awarded the Air Medal Commendation Award. Other awards he received are the Flight Surgeon of the Year, 1965, Expeditionary Medal, 1966, Meritorious Service Medal, 1967-1970. Jack also served in the Korean War. In 1971, by Direction of the President, Jack was appointed the rank of General. He was awarded the Legion of Merit Award 1972-1978. Jack received his American Board of Radiology certification in 1960. He practiced radiology at M.D. Anderson Hospital, Hermann Hospital and Memorial City Radiology in Houston, Texas. He retired in the early 80's.
      Jack is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Jean Alice Wilhite and Carolyn Elizabeth "Betty" Parish and brother Amos Jacob Grimm. He is survived by his wife of 28 ½ years, Linda Stafford Grimm, daughters Jacqueline "Jackie" Lewise Swan, Janet Leigh Spillers, Jeanette Lynne Mann, Patricia "Patti" Anne Spaniola and son John Halladay Grimm II, grandchildren Christopher Keith Spillers, James "Jimmy" Christopher Swan, Alexis Paige Grimm, Jacob Halladay Grimm, Roland Fitzgerald Mann, great-grandchildren Trinity Rain Swan, Jackson Atreyu Swan, Bella Adalyn Swan and Lincoln Ambassador Swan.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association or charity of choice.
      To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of General John "Jack" Halladay Grimm please visit our Sympathy Store.
      Burial
      Rest Lawn Memorial Park
      14166 Business 83
      LaFeria, TX, 78559
    Death 13 Jul 2014  Kerrville,Kerr,Texas,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial 15 Jul 2014  La Feria,Cameron,Texas,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Person ID I25356  Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of Ebenezer Halladay, 1675-1779
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2015 

    Father Amos Jacob Grimm,   b. 6 Apr 1888, Annsville,Westchester,New York,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Aug 1957, Harlingen,Cameron,Texas,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Mother AncestorsAnna Lewise Halladay,   b. 7 Dec 1888, Chicago,Cook,Illinois,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jun 1984, Houston,Harris,Texas,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years) 
    Marriage 28 Dec 1921  Decatur,Macon,Illinois,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F8701  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 AncestorsClaire Marian Woodford 
    Family ID F9037  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2015 

    Family 2 Dorothy Curtis 
    Family ID F9041  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Jul 2014 

    Family 3 Patricia Ann 
    Family ID F9042  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Jul 2014 

    Family 4 Linda A. Stafford 
    Family ID F9043  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Jul 2014 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 6 Jan 1925 - Decatur,Macon,Illinois,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsGraduation - Harlingen High School - 1942 - Harlingen,Cameron,Texas,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEducation - University of Syracuse - 1943-1949 - Syracuse,Onondaga,New York,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMembership Affiliation - President of both Beta Theta Pi National Fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity - 1943-1949 - Syracuse,Onondaga,New York,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMembership Affiliation - ROTC - 1943-1949 - Syracuse,Onondaga,New York,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEducational Degree - the University of Syracuse with a Doctor of Medicine - 6 Jun 1949 - Syracuse,Onondaga,New York,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEmployment - radiologist - - Houston,Harris,Texas,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 13 Jul 2014 - Kerrville,Kerr,Texas,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 15 Jul 2014 - La Feria,Cameron,Texas,United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1040] George Halladay (Toledo, ON), Letter. 7/25/2014 to Russell Strong. Privately held by Strong, [STREET ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Vicksburg, MI., 25 Jul 2014 (Reliability: 3).