World War II Honoree

Raymond C. Barnett

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Midland, Texas

Honored By

Mr. Elmer W. Barnett

Relationship

Brother

Entered combat as Staff Sergeant, Squad leader on 7-06-44 at Omaha Beach. Fought in all 5 major campaigns in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Holland and Belgium; covering approximately 1,600 combat miles. Wounded on10-20-44 (right leg). Promoted to Technical Sergeant during combat period. Only about 13 of original Company I (320 men), returned to States together. Received 5 Battle Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Discharged on 9-20-45. Returned to Midland, Texas upon discharge. Died 9-17-94 at the age of 71, had military services.