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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Frank E. Raczkowski

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cook County, Illinois

Honored By

Orville L. Kline

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

RANK: PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY APRIL 16, 1942 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS ASSIGNED TO THE 136TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 33RD INFANTRY ‘PRAIRIE’ DIVISION, U.S. 6TH ARMY. CAMPAIGNS AND BATTLES: NEW GUINEA AND THE INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. KILLED IN ACTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1945 DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CARABALLO MOUNTAINS LOCATED IN CENTRAL LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE IS BURIED IN THE MANILA AMERICAN CEMETERY LOCATED AT FORT BONIFACIO, MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.