World War II Honoree

Ralph G. Raleigh

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Eolia, Kentucky

Honored By

Ralph Glenn Raleigh

Relationship

Son

MEMBER OF THE 509TH ORDNANCE. WORKED ON 60MM AND 80MM MORTARS, 105MM AND 155MM HOWITZERS AND 37MM ANTI-TANK GUNS. INSPECTED GUNS, MADE REPAIRS ON MALFUNCTIONING GUNS, REMOVED AND REPLACED OR REPAIRED FAULTY PARTS IN THE FIELD USING SPECIAL ARTILLERY MECHANICS TOOLS. REASSEMBLED AFTER REPAIR AND LUBRICATED ANY MOVING PARTS. RECEIVED SEVERAL RIBBONS WITH BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.