World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ralph R. Gann
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wayne, Oklahoma
Honored By
Ethel R. Gann
Relationship
Wife
Was in the 45th Infantry Division, 157th Regiment. Participated in amphibious landings -- Sicily, Salerno, Anzio (Italy). Was captured during a battle at Anzio. Was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with 4 battle stars, bronze star, Purple Heart. Was discharged on June 16, 1945.