Russel L. Honoré Military person

Russel L. Honoré (/ˈɒnəreɪ/ ON-ər-ay; born 1947) is a retired Lieutenant General who served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia. He is best known for serving as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina responsible for coordinating military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina-affected areas across the Gulf Coast and as the 2nd Infantry Division's commander while stationed in South Korea. He served until his retirement from the Army on January 11, 2008. Honoré is sometimes known as "The Ragin' Cajun", although he is actually of Louisiana Creole (French, Spanish, and African) background. The Honoré family surname is still found among the Cane River Créoles and in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.

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Birth date	January 01, 1947

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Defense Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Legion of Merit Expert Infantryman Badge Defense Superior Service Medal
military branch	United States Army
military command	First Army 2nd Infantry Division
service start	1971
service end	2008