Donald A. Rausch
Petty Officer Second Class - Yeoman Second Class Navy World War II
- Branch of Service
- Navy
- Rank
- Petty Officer Second Class - Yeoman Second Class
- Unit
- Commander Cruiser Division 9 - U. S. Pacific Fleet/ Flag Allowance Des Pac
- Conflict / Era
- World War II
- Years of Service
- 08/24/1942 – 10/28/1945
- Date of Birth
- 10/28/1921
- Date of Death
- 01/30/2022
- Hometown
- Paris, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Bronze Star, American Defense Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 4 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section E
- Overseas Service
- Campaign of 1943 - 44, from Baugainville through the Bismarks; Saipan, Guam - Invasion of South Pacific Islands; Palau and to the Philippines
- Township (entering service)
- Paris
- Township (current / at death)
- Franklin County, Prairie Township , Columbus, OH
- Church
- Trinity Lutheran, Marysville, Ohio
- School
- Marysville High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: Campaign of 1943 - 44, from Baugainville through the Bismarks; Saipan, Guam - Invasion of South Pacific Islands; Palau and to the Philippines. Church: Trinity Lutheran, Marysville, Ohio. School: Marysville High School.
Source: No DD-214 found in Union Co. Recorder's Office as of 12/21/2007 | obit Marysville JT/02/03/2022