Flags to be Flown at Half Staff at Maine National Guard Facilities Tuesday, August 13 in Honor of Gen. John R. Deane Jr.

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage has directed that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Maine National Guard facilities in honor of Gen. John R. Deane Jr.

Deane, who died at 94 on July 18, 2013 in Bangor, led a distinguished 40-year military career that began with his enlistment in 16th Infantry in 1937. Upon earning the highest ranking admission of the presidential and Army appointments, he gained admission to West Point on July 1, 1938.

 

He achieved the rank of Four-Star General in February, 1975 as the Commanding General, United States Army Material Development and Readiness Command.

His awards include Distinguished Service Cross (2), Army Distinguished Service Medal (3), Silver Star (3), Legion of Merit (2), Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (25), Purple Heart, Bronze Star with V Device and the Combat Infantry Badge.

He retired from the U.S. Army in 1977 and served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Deane Associates, Limited. He retired to his home in Gouldsboro, Maine in 1995. He is survived by his wife Carolyn. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the old cadet chapel, West Point, New York. Gen. Deane will be interred at the West Point Cemetery with full military honors following the funeral.

Please note: If the Maine State and United States flags are flown on the same staff, it is appropriate to affix the Maine State flag with a black ribbon to denote mourning in lieu of lowering.