Edward Rathert
| Era | WWII |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Military Decorations | Bronze Star Purple Heart |
| Wall | D |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 7 |
| Plaque Number | 50 |
Killed in Action 9 Feb 1945
Combat Infantryman
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Purple Heart, Bronze Star w/Combat "v", Good Conduct, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/1 Star, World War I Victory, Philippine Liberation w/1 Star
Assigned the 511th Airborne Infantry Division, Edward single-handedly engaged the enemy's machine-gun and rifle weapons when he was killed in action by a sniper.
Plaque Wall Map
