World War II Honoree

Lyle Herman Walraven

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bellflower, California

Honored By

Joseph A. Bligh

Relationship

Neighbor

HE WAS A HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER IN THE 88TH INFANTRY (BLUE DEVIL) DIVISION FOR THE 5TH ARMY IN ITALY. DELIVERED WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, SUPPLIES AND FOOD TO THE FRONT LINES. QUALIFIED FOR THE RED BALL EXPRESS UNIT, WHICH TRAVELED UNDER ALL ROAD, WEATHER AND COMBAT CONDITIONS. ALSO SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA. AWARDS INCLUDE 3 BATTLE STARS. AFTER EARNING 87 OVERSEAS POINTS, WAS RETURNED TO DUTIES IN U.S. SERVED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 1943 TO NOVEMBER 1, 1945 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE.