World War II Honoree

Edward J. Rakowicz

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

James E. Rakowicz

Relationship

Son

SERVED MARCH 8, 1943 TO HONORABLE DISCHARGE FEBRUARY 11, 1946 WITH 18TH GENERAL HOSPITAL AS A MACHINE GUNNER, LIGHT. SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. MARKSMAN WITH M-1 RIFLE. RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.