World War II Honoree

Raymond Richard Arroyo

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Ms. Anita Bethel

Relationship

Friend

COMPANY K, 398TH INFANTRY. THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, WOUNDED TWICE. THE PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, BRONZE STAR AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. LIGHT MORTAR CREWMAN, COMBAT INFANTRY. SERVED IN RHINELAND, NORTHERN FRANCE AND CENTRAL EUROPE. SPENT 33 DAYS AS A POW ON FORCED MARCH IN GERMANY. LIBERATED BY ADVANCING G.I.'S. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON 11/10/45.