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Raymond
James
McCarrell
KIA (Korea)
August 12, 1920

–

March 2, 1951

Born:

Keifer

, 

Oklahoma

Home:

Kiefer

, 

Oklahoma

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

United States Military Academy Cemetery

Raymond McCarrell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He was killed in action while serving as a U.S. Army Captain in the Korean War.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Raymond James McCarrell (ASN: 0-27786), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain McCarrell, 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.