Bernard J. Ray
Bernard J. Ray | |
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| Born | June 9, 1921 Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Died | November 17, 1944 (aged 23) near Schevenhütte, Hurtgen Forest, Germany |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1944 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company F, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II *Battle of Hurtgen Forest † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Bernard James Ray (June 9, 1921 – November 17, 1944) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II during the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.