John G. Castles

Jack Castles
Adjutant General of Virginia
In office
August 2, 1982 – July 24, 1994
GovernorChuck Robb
Gerald Baliles
Douglas Wilder
George Allen
Preceded byWilliam McCaddin
Succeeded byCarroll Thackston
Personal details
Born
John Glover Castles

(1925-01-01)January 1, 1925
East Orange, New Jersey
DiedJune 18, 2001(2001-06-18) (aged 76)
Fredericksburg, Virginia[citation needed]
SpouseDorothy Towles Rowe
EducationUniversity of Virginia
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1943–1994
RankMajor General
UnitNational Guard Bureau
CommandsVirginia National Guard
116th Infantry Brigade
224th Field Artillery Group
2nd Battalion, 116th Infantry
Company K, 116th Infantry
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal

John Glover Castles (January 1, 1925 – June 18, 2001) was a United States Army major general and former Adjutant General of Virginia.[1]

Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Castles graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 1943 and was commissioned in 1944 after completing Infantry Officer Candidate School. Castles served in combat with the 345th Infantry, 87th Infantry Division, 3rd Army in Europe during World War II.[2]

After being discharged from active duty on April 15, 1946, Castles enrolled at the University of Virginia and earned a B.S. degree in 1950. He later completed courses at the United States Army Command and General Staff College in 1960 and 1964.[2] Castles was confirmed as a United States Army Reserve brigadier general on February 8, 1974[3] and served as commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade (Separate) from 1977 to 1979. He was appointed adjutant general in August 1982[4] and confirmed as a major general on February 24, 1983.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Castles Named To Head Guard". Daily Press. August 3, 1982. Retrieved March 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b "Brigadier General John G. Castles". General Officers of the Army and Air National Guard. Office of Public Affairs, National Guard Bureau. October 1977. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Congressional Record — Senate (PDF). U.S. Government Printing Office. February 8, 1974. p. 2849. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  4. ^ Warner, John (June 27, 1994). "Tribute to Maj. Gen. John G. Castles, Virginia National Guard". U.S. Government Printing Office. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "PN25 — Army — 98th Congress (1983-1984)". U.S. Congress. February 24, 1983. p. 2849. Retrieved June 25, 2022.