John C. Raaen Jr.

John Carpenter Raaen Jr.
Raaen as a major general
Born (1922-04-22) April 22, 1922 (age 102)
Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1943–1979
Rank Major General
Service numberO-25486
UnitHQ Company, 5th Ranger Battalion
Ordnance Corps
Battles / warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star

John Carpenter Raaen Jr. (born April 22, 1922) is a retired major general of the United States Army known primarily for his service with the 5th Ranger Battalion during World War II..