World War II Honoree

Ray A. Niemi

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Long Beach, California

Honored By

Helen Cappetto, Teri, Larry & John

Relationship

Sister-in-law, Niece & Nephews

ASSIGNED TO GENERAL PATTON’S 3RD ARMY IN EUROPEAN THEATER; TRUCK DRIVER AND MECHANIC. PARTICIPATED IN THE RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS SERVING HIS COUNTRY WITH PRIDE AND HONOR. AWARDED AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS.