World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Patrick J. Raftery
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bronx, New York
Honored By
George Weck
Relationship
Friend
SERVED IN THE 1ST ARMY, 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 821ST TANK DESTROYER BATTALION UNDER GENERAL PATTON. HE TOOK PART IN THE D-DAY INVASION AT NORMANDY AND WAS WOUNDED AT ST. LO. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.