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.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)Action Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(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.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
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)