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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) John Ray (ASN: 0-21821), 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 during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Tunisia)

    Action Date:

    1943

    Major (Field Artillery) John Ray (ASN: 0-21821), United States Army, was captured during fighting in Tunisia and was held as a Prisoner of War until his successful escape from captivity.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    December 1944 – May 1945

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) John Ray (ASN: 0-21821), United States Army, was captured during fighting in Europe on or about 17 December 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945. (SECOND AWARD)