World War II Honoree

Ralph H. Rummel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Vintondale, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Ralph, Janice & Edward

Relationship

Children

DIRECTED TANK COMBAT AT NORMANDY AGAINST THE ENEMY. HAD DIRECT CHARGE OF 1 TANK, GUIDED ITS MOVEMENT AND WEAPON FIRING BY USE OF INTER-PHONE COMMUNICATION TO THE CREW MEMBERS. RECEIVED AND INTERPRETED ORDERS FROM THE OFFICER IN COMMAND OF THE UNIT. READ MILITARY COMPASS AND MAPS, PLANNED ROUTES OF ADVANCE. INSPECTED VEHICLE AND CREW BEFORE COMBAT TO INSURE COMPLETE EFFICIENCY.