S/SGT Dale E. Rader
biography
Rader served in the Army as a part of the 325th Glider Infantry, 82nd Airborne. He was killed in action on June 9th, 1944 at Ste. Mere-Eglise, France as a part of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy. He was a graduate of Normal (IL) Community High School.
decorations
Badges: Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Airborne Glider Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row (L-R): Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal
Middle Row (L-R): Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, French Croix de Guerre
Right Breast: Army Presidential Unit Citation
Patches-Left Sleeve: Airborne Tab, 82nd Army Airborne Patch
Cap: Army Airborne Glider Parachute Infantry Patch
Cords: French Croix de Guerre Fourragere
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (4)
