Raymond S. Mclain
Home Town: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 37 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Raymond S. McLain, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces from 6 to 8 August 1944. Brigadier General McLain’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 24 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Raymond S. McLain, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in July 1943. Brigadier General McLain’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
