World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John C. Raaen, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Georgia
Honored By
An Indebted American
A 1943 GRADUATE OF WEST POINT, ENTERED WWII AT THE AGE OF 22 AS A CAPTAIN IN THE 5TH RANGER INFANTRY BATTALION. EXPERIENCED THE BATTLE OF OMAHA IN FRANCE BEGINNING ON JUNE 6, 1944, D-DAY. RECIPIENT OF THE SILVER STAR.