World War II Honoree

Edward L. Rauser

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Honored By

James E. Rauser

Relationship

Son

CALLED TO DUTY 27 APRIL 1942. PLACE OF ENTRY INTO SERVICE: CAMP ROBINSON, ARKANSAS MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY NUMBER 238. LINE FOREMAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH. QUALIFIED RIFLE MARKSMAN 28 MARCH 1943. COMPLETED SERVICE SCHOOL AS A JUDO INSTRUCTOR. DEPARTED FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE THE U.S. ON 25 JULY 1943. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA GO 58 WD 45 LUZON GO 67 WD 45. AWARDED THE ASIATIC PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON,TWO BRONZE SERVICE STARS, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON,WWII VICTORY RIBBON,PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, BRONZE STAR GO 23 HQ USAFFE 45 BRONZE STAR MEDAL GO 173 HQ USASOS APO 707 45 AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. BRONZE STARS AWARDED FOR HEROISM IN GROUND COMBAT. ARRIVED BACK IN U.S. 20 NOVEMBER 1945.CO. C 60TH SIGNAL BATTALION. HONORABLE DISCHARGE 30 NOVEMBER 1945, CAMP CHAFFEE, ARKANSAS.