World War II Honoree

Frank Ramirez

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

Bend Heroes Foundation

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AIR FORCES ON 27 FEBRUARY 1943 IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. ASSIGNED TO THE 9TH AIR FORCE, 123RD BASE UNIT, HE WORKED GUARDING A-20 AIRCRAFT, AND WAS PART OF THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY MILITARY POLICE 677. HE SERVED IN BRAINTREE, ENGLAND AND LEON, FRANCE AND WAS AWARDED AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH TWO BRONZE STARS, THREE OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.