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Ray
H.
Hanchey
POW (Korea) Escapee

Home:

Duplin County

, 

North Carolina

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    July 16, 1950 – October 22, 1950
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private Ray H. Hanchey (ASN: RA-25014239), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 16 July 1950 and was held until he until he successfully escaped captivity on 22 October 1950.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    19th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 511 (1951) and G. O. No. 589 (1951)

    (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 Private Ray H. Hanchey (ASN: RA-25014239), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity In action against the enemy while serving with the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.