World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Oscar Ray Cauldwell
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Nyesville, Indiana
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He commanded the 3rd Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina which was deployed to American Samoa. Served during Bougainville Campaign and Battle of Koromokina Lagoon. Received the Silver Star, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one 3/16" service star, Navy Unit Commendation.