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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John K. Rauschenberger

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Elgin, Illinois

Honored By

Family & Friends

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Activity During WWII

HE SPENT 31 MONTHS IN THE SERVICE, WITH 16 OF THOSE MONTHS IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. HE SERVED FROM MAY 1944 TO AUGUST 1945 WITH THE 92ND CHEMICAL WARFARE BATTALION, ATTACHED TO THE 1ST AND 9TH U.S. ARMIES. HE WAS INVOLVED IN FIVE MAJOR BATTLES, FROM OMAHA BEACH TO THE ELBE RIVER.