World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Rarick
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Goshen, Indiana
Honored By
G. Holcomb
ENLISTED AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND SENT TO LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR TRAINING. CAPTURED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND SPENT FOUR MONTHS AS A PRISONER OF WAR BEFORE ESCAPING. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART.