World War II Honoree

Ralph E. Goranson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Gurnee, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. Ralph Goranson

Relationship

Self

SERVED IN THE 2ND RANGER BATTALION, WAS COMMANDING OFFICER OF COMPANY 'C' FROM BEGINNING TO END. GIVEN THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND THE BATTALION WAS GIVEN THE PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AWARD. GENERAL OMAR BRADLEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT COMPANY 'C' WAS THE FIRST UNIT TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR INITIAL OBJECTIVE AT OMAHA BEACH.