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General Matthew Bunker Ridgway

Personal information

Name

Matthew Bunker Ridgway

Nickname

Old Iron Tits

Resting place

Arlington National Cemetery

Allegiance

United States of America

Service/branch

United States Army

Years of service

1917 � 1955

Rank

General

Commands held

15th Infantry Regiment
82nd Airborne Division
XVIII Airborne Corps
8th US Army
Supreme UN and US commander in Korea
Chief of Staff of the United States Army

Battles/wars

Mexican Border Service
World War I (not overseas)
Banana Wars *United States occupation of Nicaragua World War II *Operation Husky *Operation Overlord *Operation Market Garden *Battle of the Bulge *Operation Varsity Korean War *Battle of Chipyong-ni *Battle of Wonju

Awards

Distinguished Service Cross (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star w/ Valor Device
Purple Heart
Presidential Medal of Freedom

$Utah GOP State Central Committee Meeting 6/14/08. Discussion against resolution calling to drop a trespassing infraction charge against Mike Ridgway who attended a public GOP meeting and was arrested for his attendance and no other reason. Matthew Bell, one of several speakers to speak out against a resolution proposed to drop the trespassing infraction charge against political activist, Mike Ridgway, who attempted to attend a Salt Lake County GOP Executive Committee meeting on 3/7/2007. Mike was arrested on false charges, based upon false written evidence presented by one or more members present at that meeting. All charges were later dropped when city prosecutors discovered they had been lied to with false information. Unfortunately for Mike, it took 5 days in jail to gather that proof, whereupon all charges were dismissed. GOP leaders were so disgusted with this they forced prosecutors to reinstate Class B trespassing charges, as they wanted to "teach Mike a lesson". 16 months later, the case has been reduced to a mere infraction where Mike will no longer be allowed the opportunity for a jury trial as there is no possibility of being convicted with jail time. Do the GOP state party leaders have the authority to recommend charges for trespassing be dropped? Well... Mike failed to succumb to witness tampering when GOP leader Vice Chair(Todd Weiler) wanted "something" in return before the GOP would consider dropping the charge. Mike and has steadfastly maintained his 100 <b>...</b>$ 1.68 min. \| 2.5 user rating	13.30 min. \| 5.0 user rating	2.67 min. \| 0 user rating	3.63 min. \| 0 user rating	10.08 min. \| 0 user rating
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Why is US still involved in overseas wars? - The Mercury The Mercury--After the Korean War ended in 1953, the man I believe to be our finest military mind of the Twentieth Century, General -Matthew Ridgway-, warned Congress and anyone else who would listen of the perils of US involvement in Asia without specifi - Date : Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:01:55 GMT
Mexico High School spring sports reports - Mexico Ledger Mexico Ledger--“That was a frustrating thing, but a big plus for us was the pitching we got from two sophomores, -Matt Ridgway- and Elijah Robinson,” Louder noted. Ridgway threw the first 4.1 innings, striking out four, walking one and hitting a batte - Date : Fri, 06 May 2011 17:29:47 GMT+00:00
Eagle Scout project sprouts new garden for seniors - North Brunswick Sentinel North Brunswick Sentinel--Below: -Matt Ridgway- (lr), Krawczyk and Kevin Jian prepare the area for the garden.Nicholas Krawczyk, 16, designed a garden and seating area for the senior citizens as part of his Eagle Scout project. The township resident is a - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:20:47 GMT+00:00
The Art of War Series: How to Win - Family Security Matters Family Security Matters---Matthew Ridgway- assumed command of the Eighth Army in Korea, he was no less ruthless than Marshall had been with commanders in the field who did not measure up. Our problem is that more incompetence lies in the White House and E - Date : Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:33:33 GMT+00:00
North Atlanta Undone by Opponent's Late Rally - Patch.com Patch.com--Winning pitcher James -Ridgway- threw five shutout innings in a complete game for the hosts, who scored in their final two at-bats. The victory snapped a five-game skid for Druid Hills, while North Atlanta dropped its second-straight despite le - Date : Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:04:18 GMT+00:00
Mexico High School spring sports report - Mexico Ledger Mexico Ledger---Matt Ridgway- threw all five innings for Mexico. Nobody had more than one hit for the Bulldogs in a balanced attack. The Bulldogs play twice next week with V/JV dates Monday at Helias and Tuesday at home against NCMC rival Hannibal.--- - Date : Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:33:45 GMT+00:00
Mexico High School baseball and track results - Mexico Ledger Mexico Ledger--Winning pitcher -Matt Ridgway- had a hit, while getting hit by a pitch and taking a walk; Grady Frazier produced a legitimate inside-the-park homer and Erik Phillips contributed a hit and 2 RBI. TRACK: Heather Elder and Zori Holman gave MHS - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:05:16 GMT+00:00
Player points system 'won't end imports' - Casey Weekly Cranbourne Casey Weekly Cranbourne--Englishman Peter Trego, who -Ridgway- said the Swans would not be retaining for next season, would be worth eight points under the cap system next year. Swans stars Damien Wright (four points) and -Matthew- Wade (five points) also - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:12:25 GMT+00:00
Mexico High School basketball boys - Mexico Ledger Mexico Ledger--MEXICO JV BOYS: In Tuesday's preliminary contest, these Bulldogs got 16P each from Jon Anderson and Chance Davis plus 10P from -Matt Ridgway- in a 59-39 final over Boonville, making their record 15-1. “We were a little careless with - Date : Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:48:45 GMT+00:00
Georgia Iris Society Iris Meeting - NorthFulton.com NorthFulton.com--1895: -Matthew Ridgway-, US Army leader in World War II and Korea. 1916: Robert Whitehead, Broadway producer (Bus Stop, A Man for All Seasons). 1952: The US Supreme Court upholds New York's Feinberg Law banning Communist teachers in - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:29:39 GMT+00:00

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Why is US still involved in overseas wars? - The Mercury

The Mercury--After the Korean War ended in 1953, the man I believe to be our finest military mind of the Twentieth Century, General -Matthew Ridgway-, warned Congress and anyone else who would listen of the perils of US involvement in Asia without specifi - Date : Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:01:55 GMT

Mexico High School spring sports reports - Mexico Ledger

Mexico Ledger--“That was a frustrating thing, but a big plus for us was the pitching we got from two sophomores, -Matt Ridgway- and Elijah Robinson,” Louder noted. Ridgway threw the first 4.1 innings, striking out four, walking one and hitting a batte - Date : Fri, 06 May 2011 17:29:47 GMT+00:00

Eagle Scout project sprouts new garden for seniors - North Brunswick Sentinel

North Brunswick Sentinel--Below: -Matt Ridgway- (lr), Krawczyk and Kevin Jian prepare the area for the garden.Nicholas Krawczyk, 16, designed a garden and seating area for the senior citizens as part of his Eagle Scout project. The township resident is a - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:20:47 GMT+00:00

The Art of War Series: How to Win - Family Security Matters

Family Security Matters---Matthew Ridgway- assumed command of the Eighth Army in Korea, he was no less ruthless than Marshall had been with commanders in the field who did not measure up. Our problem is that more incompetence lies in the White House and E - Date : Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:33:33 GMT+00:00

North Atlanta Undone by Opponent's Late Rally - Patch.com

Patch.com--Winning pitcher James -Ridgway- threw five shutout innings in a complete game for the hosts, who scored in their final two at-bats. The victory snapped a five-game skid for Druid Hills, while North Atlanta dropped its second-straight despite le - Date : Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:04:18 GMT+00:00

Mexico High School spring sports report - Mexico Ledger

Mexico Ledger---Matt Ridgway- threw all five innings for Mexico. Nobody had more than one hit for the Bulldogs in a balanced attack. The Bulldogs play twice next week with V/JV dates Monday at Helias and Tuesday at home against NCMC rival Hannibal.--- - Date : Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:33:45 GMT+00:00

Mexico High School baseball and track results - Mexico Ledger

Mexico Ledger--Winning pitcher -Matt Ridgway- had a hit, while getting hit by a pitch and taking a walk; Grady Frazier produced a legitimate inside-the-park homer and Erik Phillips contributed a hit and 2 RBI. TRACK: Heather Elder and Zori Holman gave MHS - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:05:16 GMT+00:00

Player points system 'won't end imports' - Casey Weekly Cranbourne

Casey Weekly Cranbourne--Englishman Peter Trego, who -Ridgway- said the Swans would not be retaining for next season, would be worth eight points under the cap system next year. Swans stars Damien Wright (four points) and -Matthew- Wade (five points) also - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:12:25 GMT+00:00

Mexico High School basketball boys - Mexico Ledger

Mexico Ledger--MEXICO JV BOYS: In Tuesday's preliminary contest, these Bulldogs got 16P each from Jon Anderson and Chance Davis plus 10P from -Matt Ridgway- in a 59-39 final over Boonville, making their record 15-1. “We were a little careless with - Date : Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:48:45 GMT+00:00

Georgia Iris Society Iris Meeting - NorthFulton.com

NorthFulton.com--1895: -Matthew Ridgway-, US Army leader in World War II and Korea. 1916: Robert Whitehead, Broadway producer (Bus Stop, A Man for All Seasons). 1952: The US Supreme Court upholds New York's Feinberg Law banning Communist teachers in - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:29:39 GMT+00:00

$Utah GOP State Central Committee Meeting 6/14/08. Discussion against resolution calling to drop a trespassing infraction charge against Mike Ridgway who attended a public GOP meeting and was arrested for his attendance and no other reason. Matthew Bell, one of several speakers to speak out against a resolution proposed to drop the trespassing infraction charge against political activist, Mike Ridgway, who attempted to attend a Salt Lake County GOP Executive Committee meeting on 3/7/2007. Mike was arrested on false charges, based upon false written evidence presented by one or more members present at that meeting. All charges were later dropped when city prosecutors discovered they had been lied to with false information. Unfortunately for Mike, it took 5 days in jail to gather that proof, whereupon all charges were dismissed. GOP leaders were so disgusted with this they forced prosecutors to reinstate Class B trespassing charges, as they wanted to "teach Mike a lesson". 16 months later, the case has been reduced to a mere infraction where Mike will no longer be allowed the opportunity for a jury trial as there is no possibility of being convicted with jail time. Do the GOP state party leaders have the authority to recommend charges for trespassing be dropped? Well... Mike failed to succumb to witness tampering when GOP leader Vice Chair(Todd Weiler) wanted "something" in return before the GOP would consider dropping the charge. Mike and has steadfastly maintained his 100 <b>...</b>$ 1.68 min. \| 2.5 user rating	13.30 min. \| 5.0 user rating	2.67 min. \| 0 user rating	3.63 min. \| 0 user rating	10.08 min. \| 0 user rating
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Military offices
Preceded by General Douglas MacArthur	Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers (SCAP) Japan 1951-1952	Succeeded by General Mark Wayne Clark
Preceded by General Dwight D. Eisenhower	Supreme Allied Commander Europe (NATO) 1952-1953	Succeeded by General Alfred Gruenther
Preceded by General J. Lawton Collins	Chief of Staff of the United States Army 1953-1955	Succeeded by General Maxwell D. Taylor
Preceded by Lieutenant General Walton Walker	Commanding General of the Eighth United States Army 1950-1951	Succeeded by Lieutenant General James Van Fleet

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