Ralph L. Hagler, Jr.
Description
Colonel Ralph L Hagler, Jr. was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School in April 1966. His first duty assignment 2d Training Brigade, Fort Polk, LA.
His subsequent duty assignments include: Platoon Leader/S3 Air, 1st Armored Cavalry Division, RVN; Commanding Officer, Company C, 3d Battalion, 2d Training Brigade, Fort Ord, CA; Commanding Officer, Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, RVN; Aide-de-Camp, USAREC, Fort Sheridan, IL; S3, 2nd Battalion, 11th Infantry, Fort Lewis, WA; S3, 1st Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA; Executive Officer, 2d Battalion, 39th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA; Assistant G-3, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA; Plans Officer, Hq USAREUR, 7A, Heidelberg, Germany; Executive Officer, CINCUS, AREUR, Heidelberg, Germany; Executive Officer, CofS, Headquarters USAREUR 7 A, Heidelberg, Germany; Commander, 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry (M), Germany; G3, 1st Army Division, Ansbach, Germany; Commander, 2d Battalion, 75th Regimental Brigade, Fort Lewis, WA.
His awards and decorations include: Silver Star, Legion of Merit w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star w/V Device and 3 Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal w/7 Numeral, Army Commendation w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, British Parachutist Badge, Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge.
Military schools attended include: Command and General Staff College.
