Donald V. Rattan
Donald V. Rattan | |
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Lieutenant Colonel Rattan in 1964 | |
| Nickname | Snapper |
| Born | September 12, 1924 Fort Benning, Georgia, United States |
| Died | March 8, 2017 (aged 92) San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Buried | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1945–1979 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | Fifth United States Army (acting) 8th Infantry Division 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star |
Donald Volney Rattan (September 12, 1924 – March 8, 2017) was a major general in the United States Army who commanded the 8th Infantry Division from August of 1970 until May of 1972.