World War II Honoree

Raymond G. Heaper

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Sweet Springs, Missouri

Honored By

Arthur, Antoinette, Rodney and Eugene

Relationship

Nephew, Daughter and sons

HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION IN THE PHILIPPINE THEATER OF OPERATIONS. SERVED AS A SQUAD LEADER DURING THE ASSAULT ON LUZON, THE INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINES. AFTER ALL HOSTILITIES HAD SEIZED WITH THE JAPANESE ARMED FORCES HE THEN SERVED WITH THE OCCUPATION FORCES IN JAPAN AND WAS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE BATTLESHIP USS MISSOURI’S HONOR GUARD AT THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY IN TOKYO BAY. AWARDED THE ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR, A RIFLE EXPERT BADGE AND THE HONORABLE LAPEL BUTTON. ENTERED THE SERVICE JUNE 10, 1944 AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 9, 1946 AT FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. HE WAS A SOLDIER AND A PATRIOT WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY WITH PRIDE AND HONOR.