Presentation Date: February 24, 2011
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Cleveland Valrey US Army (Ret.)
* Chief Warrant Officer Four Cleveland Valrey’s is inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame for his distinguished military career which began at age sixteen in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the United States Air Force. After three years he enlisted in the Army for Airborne Training in 1949. When the call was made for volunteers to be trained as Army Rangers, he eagerly submitted his name and became one of the original members of 2nd Airborne Ranger Infantry Company.
* He participated in all company campaigns and raids from the time that the 2nd Airborne Ranger Company arrived in Korea until the company was deactivated in August 1951.
* Serving as Assistant Squad Leader when his Squad Leader was killed in action, he assumed command of the squad and conducted numerous patrols, raids and deep penetration operations against North Korean and Chinese forces. * Chief Warrant Officer Four Cleveland Valrey’s is inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame for his distinguished military career which began at age sixteen in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the United States Air Force. After three years he enlisted in the Army for Airborne Training in 1949. When the call was made for volunteers to be trained as Army Rangers, he eagerly submitted his name and became one of the original members of 2nd Airborne Ranger Infantry Company.
* He participated in all company campaigns and raids from the time that the 2nd Airborne Ranger Company arrived in Korea until the company was deactivated in August 1951.
* Serving as Assistant Squad Leader when his Squad Leader was killed in action, he assumed command of the squad and conducted numerous patrols, raids and deep penetration operations against North Korean and Chinese forces.
* On 14 January 1951, at the Battle of Major-ri, when the 2nd Ranger Company suffered grievous casualties, he saved the life of a wounded fellow Ranger by literally carrying him from the scene of battle to the aid station for medical treatment. This heroic rescue was done at night covering approximately three miles over mountainous terrain with deep snow and severely bitter cold weather conditions. He then returned to the battle area to assist in setting up a blocking action.
* Following the 23 March 1951 Munsan-ni Combat Jump, he led his squad as the spearhead on a mission to link-up with elements of the 3rd Infantry Division on 27 March.
* He volunteered for a second combat tour in Korea and joined the 24th Infantry Division where he was promoted to Master Sergeant and served as a Platoon Sergeant.
* For service in the Korean War, Ranger Valrey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device; Purple Heart; Army Commendation Medal; Combat Infantryman badge, and the Korean Service Medal with six battle stars and Arrowhead. Ranger Cleveland Valrey distinguished himself throughout his military career and was a role model during more than thirty years of exceptional and courageous service.
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