John Carpenter Raaen Jr. (born 22 April 1922 at Fort Benning) was an American Second Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. He retired in 1979 as a Major General.
Awards[]
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Army Staff Identification Badge
- Army Distinguished Service Medal
- Silver Star Medal
- Legion of Merit with 3 bronze oak leaf clusters
- Bronze Star Medal with "V" device
- Army Commendation Medal
- American Defense Service Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Service stars
- American Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- National Defense Service Medal with Service star
- Army of Occupation Medal with clasp
- Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Service stars
- Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Presidential Unit Citation
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
Sources[]
- http://www.themayflower.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Summer-2013-Passages.pdf
- http://www.goordnance.army.mil/hof/2000/2009/raaen.html
- http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=89046
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