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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Melvin K. Rash

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Kansas City, Missouri

Honored By

Ms. Norma Cross

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DRAFTED BEFORE PEARL HARBOR. SENT OVERSEAS TO NEW GUINEA. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON 1-1-42 AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. AFTER A FEW MONTHS IN AN AUSTRALIAN HOSPITAL, SENT BACK TO NEW GUINEA. 4 YEARS OF HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT.