World War II Honoree

Orlando Arthuro Rago, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Ronald P. Rago, Sr.

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE 3RD ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 946TH 'HELL ON WHEELS' MECHANIZED DIVISION. DETACHED TO THE ARMY AIR CORPS. ACTED AS A TOPOGRAPHER AND WAS STATIONED AT BUCKLEY FIELD. CREATED MONTAGES AND REPORTS FROM AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ENEMY TERRITORY AND TROOP MOVEMENT. ACCESSED THEM FOR MILITARY PLANNING AND TARGETING VALUE.