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Cavenee, Ray E.

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Colonel
Unit:
Commanding Officer 136th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division "Illinois Division", U.S. Army
For action performed somewhere in the period of 26th December 1944 – 14th January 1945 during the campaign on Morotai, Dutch East Indies.

Citation unavailable.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Colonel
Unit:
Commanding Officer 136th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division "Illinois Division", U.S. Army

Citation unavailable. This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Colonel
Unit:
Commanding Officer 136th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division "Illinois Division", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Legion of Merit - US Military

Sources

  • - Autor: The 33rd Infantry Division Historical Committee, The Golden Cross – A History of the 33rd Infantry Division in World War II, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 2000
    - 33rdinfantrydivision.org

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