Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Stafford, Virginia
Honored By
Brenda Trant & Gwen Janiga
Relationship
Nieces
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE JULY 13, 1943 AT CAMP LEE, VIRGINIA. TRUCK DRIVER HEAVY 931. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO, NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, LUZON. AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH TWO STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH FOUR STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED DECEMBER 5, 1945. ONE OF FIVE SONS OF ETHEL W. RAINES, WIDOW OF GWYNN RAINES, WHO SERVED IN THE WAR.