David H. Ohle Explained

David H. Ohle
Birth Date:16 October 1944
Birth Place:Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1968–2000
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 Personnel of The United States Army
Battles:Vietnam War
Awards:Silver Star Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Air Medal (2)

David Henry Ohle (born October 16, 1944) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 Personnel of The United States Army from 1998 to 2000.[1]

Born in Youngstown, Ohio and raised in Steubenville, Ohio, Ohle graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in 1968. He later earned an M.A. degree in psychology from the Ohio State University in 1974.[2] [3] [1]

Ohle served two combat tours in Vietnam and commanded a Ranger company there. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal, three Bronze Star Medals and two Air Medals. Ohle later commanded an infantry battalion at Fort Campbell and an infantry brigade at Schofield Barracks. He subsequently served as assistant commander of the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hearings on National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2001--H.R. 4205 and oversight of previously authorized programs, before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, second session: Military Personnel Subcommittee hearings on Title IV--personnel authorizations, Title V--military personnel policy, Title VI--compensation and other personnel benefits, Title VII--health care provisions, hearings held February 25, 28, March 8, 15, and 17, 2000. United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Military Personnel. 2001. 5. U.S. G.P.O.. 361. 2021-10-02.
  2. Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=8HabECJ71A0C&pg=PA846 . Official Register of the Officers and Cadets . Class of 1968—Register of Graduates . 1969 . 846 . United States Military Academy . 2021-10-02.
  3. Book: The 248th Commencement: Spring 1974 . June 7, 1974 . 15 . The Ohio State University . 2021-10-02.