World War II Honoree

Robert Lee 'Bob' Raker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Lexington, North Carolina

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Relationship

Nephew

INDUCTED IN MILITARY SERVICE JULY 1943. RECEIVED BASIC TRAINING AT MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA. ASSIGNED TO THE 23RD TECHNICAL SCHOOL SQUADRON. STATIONED AT DENVER COLORADO. HONORABLY DISCHARGED JANUARY 3, 1944 BECAUSE OF A PERFORATED EAR DRUM SUSTAINED DURING SERVICE, AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON. AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.