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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Gustave Henry Rathe

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honored By

Family

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Activity During WWII

JOINED THE NAVY RESERVES IN 1942 AND WAS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER. DURING HIS ACTIVE DUTY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, HE WAS THE SUPPLY OFFICER ON THE ISLAND OF NEW CALEDONIA AND TONGATUBU. IN 1947, HE RETIRED FROM MILITARY SERVICE WITH THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.