Ray was assigned to Charlie Troop on November 24, 1966 and was Killed in Action on August 9, 1967. Ray was a Crew Chief on an UH-1C helicopter.
Ray was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, The Air Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal.
If any family member or friend reads this blog, please contact me as I am looking for pictures and personal stories about this man.
Posted in: M-O, Our Fallen Comrades
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
Allison
October 3, 2013
This picture is not Ray E. Moran Jr., and he didn’t have a sister. I am a family member of Ray and will look for a picture of him ASAP
patrickbieneman
October 3, 2013
Allyson, Thank you for letting me know. I only want the right pictures.
Dennis
October 13, 2013
I was a few year younger then Ray. and his death weighed heavy on me on my trip to Vietnam in 70. the picture of gun at An Khe wa brought back from Cambodia by my unit 3/506 100 abn I don’t have pictures of Ray but he had a 55-57 ? T bird, Was quiet around me. H is on our “wall” in Big Bear with our towns Vietnam losses
I would be interested in stories and pictures of Ray
patrickbieneman
October 13, 2013
Dennis,
I am awiting his sister to get back with me with some pictures. When she does I’ll send you some.
Dennis
October 13, 2013
I agree, the picture on “the wall” does not look like Ray, but basic can change a guy. Ray was a good size guy. I know of no sister, maybe a step sister? I was not super close with anyone but Tom, his younger brother but I did run over a dog of theirs. Here is a copy of Ray’s mom’s obit and it shows no sister
84, of Big Bear City, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2013. Born in Los Angeles, Sept. 17, 1928, moved to Big Bear in 1963 where she raised 3 sons.
Betty enjoyed attending many of the Big Bear Senior Citizen functions and was active in making sure the needy received food at Thanksgiving and Christmas by submitting names to the involved organizations. Betty enjoyed her house plants, her family and meeting people. She never knew a stranger, so she made friends easily. She will be well remembered for her sense of humor. Betty is preceded in death by her oldest son, Ray Moran, Jr. She is survived by her 2 sons, Tom Moran of San Pedro, and Tim Moran (Janet) of Big Bear and 2 granddaughters, Allison and Afton Moran.
At her request, there will be no services. Betty will be missed by many.
patrickbieneman
October 13, 2013
Dennis, I’m sorry, it was her granddaughter who contacted me.
Allison
October 13, 2013
Hi Dennis, Im Ray Jr.s Neice, Betty was my grandmother. My dad (ray’s Brother) and I are currently going through photos to find some of Ray Jr. He didnt have any sisters or stepsisters, and the picture must have been one of Ray’s friends because Ray’s info was written on the back, so he must have just used the photo to write his friends info on the back.
Allison
patrickbieneman
October 13, 2013
Allison, It was my fault. I said sister instead of Niece. I was wondering if your dad may have a story or two about Ray that he would like to share. I would love to add them to your uncle’s post.