World War II Honoree

Rito V. Ogas

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Safford, Arizona

Honored By

Raul R. Ogas

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN COMPANY G, 3RD BATTALION WITH THE 182ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 23RD AMERICAL DIVISION IN THE PHILIPPINES. INDUCTED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1944 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 4, 1945. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND WWII VICTORY RIBBON.