World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Ray Haynes
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mt. Airy, North Carolina
Honored By
Blanche A. Castelow
Relationship
Cousin
RAY WAS A PIONEER PARATROOPER AND MADE HIS FIRST COMBAT JUMP IN THE INVASION OF EUROPE ON JUNE 6, 1944. RAY WON 27 DECORATIONS FROM THE U.S. AND OTHER ALLIED COUNTRIES, INCLUDING SILVER AND BRONZE STARS. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION FOUR TIMES.