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Contact Info
Home Town San Francisco
Last Address Bangor, ME
Date of Passing Jul 18, 2013
Location of Interment U.S. Military Academy West Point Post Cemetery (VLM) - West Point, New York
The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to John R. Deane, Jr., Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Headquarters, 173d Airborne Brigade. Brigadier General Deane distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 9 January 1967. His extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
