World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Elmer Franklin Rakes
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Henry County, Virginia
Honored By
Lisa Smith
Relationship
Niece
WAS WOUNDED IN THE ARM WHILE IN THE PACIFIC ON THE SOLOMON ISLANDS AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART IN 1942. ALSO RECEIVED THE EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND OTHER AWARDS.