World War II Honoree

Paul C. Graefe

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Raymond Jones

Relationship

Son-in-Law

Private. Served from March 3, 1943 to October 23, 1945 in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. Scout - Obtained information concerning enemy positions and strength Scouted and patrolled terrain for sign on enemy activities. Recorded and reported all observation made by radio or first means of communications available. Made estimations of enemy strength of visual observation. Routed conveys and troops for advances to be made.. Wounded in France on August 22, 1944 and Wounded in Germany December 16, 1944. Received Purple Heart Medal with 1 oakleaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with 5 bronze stars and Lapel Button.