Description
He enlisted to the army on September 19, 1939. After he served at several places within the U.S., he was sent to Italy in May 1943, where he was wounded in July 1944.
He was awarded the Legion of Merit for his services in Italy.
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Sources
West News, Vol. 55, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, July 28, 1944, p. 1; West News, Vol. 55, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, August 4, 1944, p. 1; West News, Vol. 55, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, October 13, 1944, p. 1 and 8
Raymond Joseph Vrba
Personal information
| Other names | Joe |
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 05/31/1918 |
| Date of Death | 12/25/2001 |
| Place of Birth | Leroy, McLennan County, TX |
| Place of Death | San Antonio, Bexar County, TX |
| Immigration | Grandchild to at least one Czech-born grandparent. |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | Anton Robert Vrba and Rosalie "Rosie" (Blahuta) Vrba |
Military information
| Area of War | Europe |
| Rank | Warrant Officer |
| Branch | Army |
| Wounded | |
| Award |