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
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.