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Raymond
Earle
Bell
March 13, 1904

–

March 6, 1997

Cemetery:

United States Military Academy Cemetery

Raymond Bell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1927. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    359th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 630 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Raymond Earle Bell (ASN: 0-16897), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Bell, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    359th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 357 (1945)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Raymond Earle Bell (ASN: 0-16897), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Bell, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    June 1953 to June 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 32 (July 17, 1963)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Raymond Earle Bell (ASN: 0-16897), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period June 1953 to June 1963.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    359th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, III Corps, General Orders No. 6 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Raymond Earle Bell (ASN: 0-16897), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Bell, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    359th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, III Corps, General Orders No. 11 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Raymond Earle Bell (ASN: 0-16897), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Bell, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    Combat Teams

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Raymond Earle Bell (ASN: 0-16897), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of Combat Teams of the 2d Infantry Division and 90th Infantry Division from 1944 to 1945.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    359th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1944
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 29 (February 4, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Raymond Earle Bell (ASN: 0-16897), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Thionville, France, following a crossing of the Moselle River, on 9 November 1944. Colonel Bell’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.