World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ralph F. Rawlings
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Matoon, Illinois
Honored By
Diane Boyd
Relationship
Daughter
7Aug42 to 9aug42 Participated in the assault and landing on Guadalcanal B.S.I. 7Oct42 to 30Jan43 Participated in the capture and defense of Tulagi, B.S.I. 20Nov43 to 28Nov43 Participated in the assault and capture of Tarawo, Gilbert Islands. 15Jun44 to 10Aug44 Participated in the assault and capture of Saipan, Marianas Islands where he received a gunshot wound in the Lt arm 31Jul44. He was awarded the Purple Heart Award Aug44. Honorable Discharged received 5Feb46.