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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Raymond 'Modock' Conrad

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rexmont, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Bonnie Shank

Relationship

Great Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY, 302ND ENGINEERS, COMBAT BATTALION, 77TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED ON SUNDAY APRIL 22, 1945 IN THE BATTLE OF IE SHIMA IN THE RYUKYUS CHAIN. HE WAS BURIED APRIL 23, 1945 ON THE ISLAND CEMETERY, IE SHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS. HE HAD BEEN OVERSEAS FOR 21 MONTHS AND PARTICIPATED IN 3 MAJOR INVASION BATTLES IN GUAM, LEYTE ISLAND AND IE SHIMA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.