World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John P. Ray, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Gretna, Louisiana
Honored By
Paula F. Guidry
Relationship
Wife
VOLUNTEERED AT 18 YEARS OLD IN JANUARY 1941. JUMPED WITH THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION IN AFRICA, SICILY AND ITALY. HE WAS KILLED ON A JUMP ON JUNE 6, 1944 IN FRANCE, SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE.