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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Louis Rakusin

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Providence, Rhode Island

Honored By

Rick Rakusin

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS RADIOMAN ON USS SMITH DD-378. RECEIVED A SILVER STAR DURING THE BATTLE OF SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS, WHILE HIS DESTROYER WAS HIT BY JAPANESE TORPEDO PLANE. TRANSMITTED INFORMATION TO FLEET COMMANDERS DURING THE ATTACK.