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Donald
J.
Rander
POW (RVN)
June 4, 1938

–

April 21, 2005

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Donald Rander was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after he was captured in South Vietnam on February 1, 1968 and was held until his release on March 27, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 1, 1968 – March 27, 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Sergeant First Class Donald J. Rander (ASN: RA-51483782), United States Army, for meritorious achievement in action against an armed enemy of the United States while detained as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia during the period 1 February 1968 to 27 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of Southeast Asia demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, this American continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 1, 1968 – March 27, 1973

    Sergeant First Class Donald J. Rander (ASN: RA-51483782), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from February 1, 1968 until his release on March 27, 1973.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW-3)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW-3) Donald J. Rander (ASN: RA-51483782), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Chief Warrant Officer Rander culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.