Ranger
Cyrille J. "Duke" Dushane was inducted into the Ranger Hall of
Fame in 1997 for his extraordinary valor in combat, his longtime
service to his country, and his contributions to the entire
Ranger community for many years. During his three tours in
Vietnam, he was twice awarded the Bronze Star with "V" device
for valor during ground combat operations.
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Dushane has been decorated for various combat and peacetime
accomplishments. In Vietnam, he served with the Company P
Rangers of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) as a Ranger
team leader, Operations Sergeant, and company First Sergeant.
Prior to this assignment, he served tours in Vietnam with the
famous 1st Cavalry Division and with the 118th Aviation Company
as a helicopter door gunner.
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Dushane is well known throughout the Ranger community for his
contributions to Rangers of all eras. His artistic ability and
design work can be seen anywhere you find Rangers. He was
involved in the design of the Ranger Memorial, and is the
designer of the Ranger Hall of Fame medallion that is presented
to each Ranger who is inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame.
He has
furnished several designs to the different Ranger organizations
for fund raising over the years. He is always available and
willing to lend his expertise to any Ranger. He has furnished
portraits of the Ranger Medal of Honor awardees to the Regiment.
He is a tireless worker and has been a guest speaker at several
Ranger School and Long Range Surveillance Leader Course
graduations. He is known as the "Godfather of the Long Range
Surveillance Leader Course.
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Dushane has served the 75th Ranger Regiment Association as Vice
President and President, and currently acts as the liaison
between the Association, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the
Ranger Training Brigade.
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Dushane's contributions to the Ranger community are too numerous
to list, and he is deserving of the honor to represent all
Rangers in the Ranger Hall of Fame. Ranger Dushane has always
demonstrated a love for all Rangers and is the epitome of a
Ranger. For these reasons, he is being inducted into the Ranger
Hall of Fame.
