World War II Honoree

Richard Ramhoff

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Youngstown, Ohio

Honored By

Susan Pidsosny

Relationship

Secretary, 612th TDB Association

SERVED WITH COMPANY B OF THE 612TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION. FOUGHT IN FIVE MAJOR BATTLES ACROSS EUROPE INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AWARDED 5 BATTLE STARS, THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. RECEIVED UNIT COMMENDATION FROM 2ND INFANTRY FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE DURING THE BATTLE OF BREST.