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Donald V. Rattan | |
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![]() Lieutenant Colonel Rattan in 1964 | |
Nickname(s) | Snapper |
Born | Fort Benning, Georgia, United States | September 12, 1924
Died | March 8, 2017 San Antonio, Texas, United States | (aged 92)
Buried | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, United States |
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Years of service | 1945–1979 |
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Commands | Fifth United States Army (acting) 8th Infantry Division 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division |
Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star |
Donald Volney Rattan (September 12, 1924 – March 8, 2017) was a major general in the United States Army who commanded the 8th Infantry Division from August of 1970 until May of 1972.