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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Raymond E. Wisener

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Burlington, Iowa

Honored By

Niece

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Activity During WWII

HE ENTERED THE NAVY IN NOVEMBER 1942, TOOK PART IN 4 MAJOR INVASIONS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. HE WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE NAVY ON JUNE 29, 1945. HE WAS IN UNIFORM WHEN HE DIED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1945 AS A WATER TENDER 1ST CLASS. ALSO RECEIVED 4 BATTLE STARS AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON.