Knut H. Raudstein

Knut Harold Raudstein (15 April 1917 in La Center, Washington – 13 December 1988 in San Antonio, Texas) was an American Major in the United States Army during World War II. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy.

Awards

  • Parachutist Badge
  • Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 as Captain in Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division[1][2][3]
  • Bronze Star Medal
  • Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster

References

  1. ^ General Orders No. 108
  2. ^ Military Times/Hall of Valor
  3. ^ Home of Heroes