Raymond D. Millener | |
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Raymond D. Millener in his Army uniform | |
Born | April 13, 1908 |
Died | December 7, 1944 | (aged 36)
Place of birth | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
Place of death | Mourmelon-le-Grand, France |
Place of burial | Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1926-1944 |
Rank | Colonel |
Service number | 0-18140 |
Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
Raymond Davis Millener (13 April 1908 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania – 7 December 1944 in Mourmelon-le-Grand, France) was an American Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.
Awards & Decorations[]
- Distinguished Service Cross on 1 July 1944 as Lieutenant Colonel and Operations Officer in the 101st Airborne Division[1][2][3][4]
- Legion of Merit as Lieutenant Colonel and Operations Officer in the 101st Airborne Division[1][2][5]
- Purple Heart[5]
- Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)[2][5]
- American Campaign Medal[6]
- World War II Victory Medal[6]
Distinguished Service Cross citation[]
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 Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff Corps) Raymond Davis Millener (ASN: 0-18140), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Operations Officer, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Lieutenant Colonel Millener and his men were dropped 15 miles from the appointed drop zone. He assembled all the forces in the immediate vicinity and started toward the designated assembly area to join the main force. En route, the party encountered heavy enemy resistance. Despite the intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Colonel Millener repeatedly exposed himself in leading his men. Inspired by Lieutenant Colonel Millener's personal bravery and leadership, his small force successfully assaulted two machine gun positions and destroyed two enemy tanks and two enemy half-track vehicles. The gallantry and superior leadership displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Millener exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Raymond D. Millener". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=22458. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 ABMC (American Battle Monuments Commission)
- ↑ Airborne Website
- ↑ http://ww2awartobewon.com/wwii-archives/101st-airborne-division-dsc-normandy/
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Raymond D. Millener". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56374266. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Honor States
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