World War II Honoree

Raymond W. Bailer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cincinnati, Ohio

Honored By

Rene Audette

Relationship

Brother-in-law

COMBAT INFANTRYMAN WITH THE 357TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 90TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 3RD ARMY. TOOK PART IN THE NORMANDY LANDINGS ON D-DAY ON UTAH BEACH, THE CLOSING OF THE FALAISE GAP, THE SIEGE OF METZ, THE ARDENNES RELIEF AND ENGAGEMENTS ACROSS GERMANY TO THE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN BORDER AT THE CLOSE OF WAR. RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION TO 2ND LIEUTENANT FOR HIS SERVICE.