Roger Rayburn

Roger Rayburn [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had been overseas since April 1944. He was wounded in action on January 24, 1945, near Strasbourg, France. He died of wounds on January 26 or 28th, 1945. Rayburn was buried in a military cemetery in Epimal, France. His memorial service was at Second Presbyterian Church in Charlotte on April 15, 1945.

Age at Death: 26

Image Source: Carolina Room photo

Awards:

Expert Infantryman's Combat badge, Purple Heart

Biographical Notes:

Duke Power Co., Charlotte, NC

Date of Birth:

1/3/1919

Birthplace:

Glendale, OH

Military Branch:

Army Enlisted: 6-13-42

Education Details:

Central High School, Charlotte, graduate 1937, University of North Carolina, 1938-39

Family Details:

Mrs. Edna Ann MacLean Rayburn (now Tobin), formerly of Robbins (married June 22, 1942), 1233 E Blvd., Charlotte, NC

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. (Katherine Farrel (deceased)) Rayburn - 2251 Selwyn Charlotte NC, Mrs. Lola M. Rayburn - stepmother - 2015 Dilworth Road East Charlotte NC

Mrs. W. J. Coates - 1219 Delta Ave. Cincinnati, OH

First Name:

Roger

KIA / MIA Place:

France

KIA Date:

1/26/45

Last Name:

Rayburn

Middle Name:

Joseph

Military Details:

California and Arizona deserts, Camp Blanding, FL, Camp Forrest, IN, Camp Phillips, Camp Pickett, VA, Fort Bragg, NC, Cherbourg, France, England

Military Rank:

Corporal

Source:

Newsprint and family information; <I>The Alumni Review</I> 2/1945

Military Unit:

7th Army, 315th Infantry Regt., 79th Divn. Antitank Co.

Exhibit & Section:

Gold Star Veterans [2]

Veteran Records [3]

MIA Date: