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Charles
Guthrie
Rau
1905-09-26

–

1992-05-22

Born:

Seattle

, 

Washington

Home:

Seattle

, 

Washington

Buried: 

San Francisco

, 

California

Cemetery:

San Francisco National Cemetery

Charles Rau graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. He was coach of the U.S. International Olympic Shooting Teams in 1952 to 1954. He retired I 1959 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    2d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Charles Guthrie Rau, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the 2d Armored Division, during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    2d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 2d Armored Division, General Orders No. 48 (1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Charles Guthrie Rau, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of a Battalion of the 2d Armored Division, in action against the enemy during the invasion of Sicily, in July 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Rau, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.