World War II Honoree

Robert Raymond Rafford

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brookhaven, New York

Honored By

Rev. Robert L. Rafford

Relationship

Nephew

SERGEANT RAFFORD WAS A MEMBER OF THE 7TH CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE TROOP, 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HE PARTICIPATED IN CAMPAIGNS IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, EASTERN MANDATES, PHILIPPINES, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, RYUKYUS. HE RECEIVED 5 BATTLE STARS AND ONE ARROWHEAD, SILVER STAR, SOLDIERS MEDAL, PURPLE HEART WITH ONE OAK-LEAF CLUSTER, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATRE RIBBON, VICTORY MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE WITH OAK-LEAF CLUSTER AND THE LEGION OF MERIT.