Raymond S. McLain

Raymond Stallings McLain
BornApril 4, 1890
Washington County, Kentucky, United States
DiedDecember 14, 1954 (aged 64)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1912–1952
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands90th Infantry Division
XIX Corps
Battles / warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)

Lieutenant General Raymond Stallings McLain (April 4, 1890 – December 14, 1954) was a senior United States Army officer.[1] From October 1944, through the end of World War II, McLain commanded XIX Corps (United States).

In the words of General George C. Marshall, Raymond S. McLain "gave great distinction to the term 'citizen soldier'". His service to his state and nation spanned more than forty years.[2]

  1. ^ "Biography of Lieutenant-General Raymond Stallings McLain (1890 – 1954), USA".
  2. ^ "Diary of the Sicilian Campaign".