Raymond M. Clausen Jr., Medal of Honor

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Raymond M. Clausen Jr. PFC - U. S. Marine Corps 1966 - 1970
Born	October 14, 1947 New Orleans
Died	May 30, 2004
Cause	Liver Failure
Age	56

Military	Marine Corps Reserves 30 March 1966 Marine Corps 27 May 1966 - 19 August 1970 Jet Helicopter Mechanic

Education	Hammond High School 1965 Southeastern Louisiana University - attended Aviation Mechanical School Memphis, TN Helicopter Course Memphis, TN April 1967

Spouse	Lois
Children	none
Religion	Catholic
Burial	Ponchatoula Cemetery Ponchatoula, LA.

Raymond M. 'Mike' Clausen Jr.

was presented the Medal of Honor by President Richard M. Nixon in January, 1970. The Medal of Honor is the nations highest award for valor.

Additionally, he received the Air Medal with three Gold Stars, the Air Crewman Insignia with three Gold Stars, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Purple Heart and numerous other awards.

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