World War II Honoree

Benjamin Rappaport

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Honored By

Ron Rappaport

Relationship

Son

DATE OF INDUCTION NOVEMBER 9, 1942 AND DATE OF ENTRY INTO ACTIVE SERVICE NOVEMBER 16, 1942; D-DAY INVASION, NORTHERN FRANCE GO 33 WD 45; CENTRAL EUROPE GO 40 WD 45; RHINELAND GO 40 WD 45; MILITARY QUALIFICATIONS: RIFLE M1 JANUARY 1943, SS CARBINE JANUARY 1943; WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 28, 1945; DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: PURPLE HEART GO 30 HQ 174TH GENERAL HOSPITAL 45, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL; HONORABLE DISCHARGE OCTOBER 6, 1945; PLACE OF DEPARTURE, CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA.