World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Ratica
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Parma, Ohio
Honored By
Barbara Sabo
Relationship
Niece
WAS A RADIO OPERATOR ARMORED CAR FORWARD DIVISION. WAS WITH PATTON'S 3RD ARMY 43RD MECHANIZED CAVALRY. DEPLOYED 1 MONTH AFTER D-DAY HIS DIVISION FOUGHT ALL THROUGH EUROPE. WAS ALSO AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.