Ronald E. Ray
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
About Ronald E. Ray
Born 1941. Ronald E. Ray is an American military personnel and united States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ronald Eric Ray (born December 7, 1941) is a former United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Early life and career Born in Cordele, Georgia, on December 7, 1941, Ray was one of five brothers. He left high school in 1959 and joined the United States Army from Atlanta for a three-year term of service. Only two months after finishing his enlistment, he rejoined the Special Forces. Ray excelled in his training, such as that for HALO jumping, and was selected for Officer Candidate School. Upon graduation he became a commissioned officer.
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Who is Ronald E. Ray?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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Ronald E. Ray was born on 7 December 1941 in Cordele.
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Ronald E. Ray is a military personnel and united States Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Ronald E. Ray is American.
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