World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Templin Rae
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Worland, Wyoming
Honored By
Bonnie McBride
Relationship
Granddaughter
HE WAS A CAPTAIN IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WWII. HE SERVED WITH THE 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND NEW GUINEA. HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART IN LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE RETIRED IN 1947 AS A MAJOR.