Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
David Robert "Bobby" Ray
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 8, 2022
1. David Robert "Bobby" Ray Marker
Bobby Ray was born February 14, 1945, in McMinnville, Tennessee.
Cumberland University Graduate, 1965, A.A. Degree.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class, U.S. Navy, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine, 1st Marine Division, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam.
Died in Action March 19, 1969.
HM2 Corpsman Ray was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry above and beyond the call of duty while serving his country. At risk of his own life, undaunted by intense hostile fire, and severely wounded himself, he refused medical aid in order to continue bandaging a wounded Marine. Corpsman Ray was forced to battle two enemy soldiers personally, killing one and wounding the other. After running out of ammunition, he was fatally wounded. his final act of heroism was to throw himself upon his patient when an enemy grenade exploded nearby, thus saving his patient's life.
David Robert "Bobby" Ray will be remembered for his determined actions, courageous spirit, and selfish devotion to the welfare of his comrades.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1945.
Location. 36° 12.213′ N, 86° 17.946′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. Located near the Dallas Floyd
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Reverend Dr. Winstead Paine Bone (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson County's First Gym (within shouting distance of this marker); Cordell Hull (1871-1955) (within shouting distance of this marker); The WWII Years at Cumberland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cumberland University Headquarters Tennessee Maneuvers (about 400 feet away); Cumberland University Founded in 1842 (about 800 feet away); McClain Circle (about 800 feet away); Site of Robert H. Hatton Home (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 8, 2022
2. David Robert "Bobby" Ray Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
