Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

American Section, Supreme War Council, Allied Forces

Awarded on:

1919

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Secretary of the American section, Supreme War Council, Colonel Grant was entrusted with the most important duty of coordinating the work of the Joint Secretariat of the Supreme War Council and of the Joint Secretariat of the Military Representatives of the Supreme War Council, and as a member of the War Prisoners' commission, Berne, Switzerland, he has rendered conspicuous service to the Government."

War Department, General Orders No. 69

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Civilian Protection and Chief, Protection Branch, Office of Civilian Defense, U.S. Government

Awarded on:

May 7th, 1946

"MAJOR GENERAL Ulysses S. Grant III as Director of Civilian Protection and Chief, Protection Branch, United States Office of Civilian Defense from July 1942 to April 1944 displayed marked ability in devising programs for the safety of civilians in case of disaster or enemy attack. Under his leadership and supervision, sound doctrines were devised and disseminated throughout the country, and the voluntary cooperation of thousands of agencies both within and outside the government was enlisted in carrying out measures of broad and lasting significance."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Capital Park and Planning Commission

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)