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| Pfc. Raymond Lund served in Sicily with these 16th Infantry Regiment troops. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104552827/Raymond-E-Lund http://www.16thinfassn.org/history/historical-galleries/world-war-ii/sicily/ |
Raymond E. Lund never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrificed his life for our freedom.
He was born on December 22, 1917 in Minnesota. His parents were also both born in Minnesota. Raymond had an older sister and brother (twins), three younger brothers and three younger sisters. Two brothers served in the army during World War 2. His youngest brother was in the navy after World War 2.
He enlisted in the army on April 5, 1942. He became a private first class in Company E, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division (Nicknamed "The Big Red One"). He may not have been with the 1st ID when it landed in North Africa in November 1942, but he was part of the invasion of Sicily on July 10, 1943. On July 29 the 16th Infantry Regiment captured the high ground west of the Cerami River. Pfc. Lund was killed in action that day.
His grave is at Saint Stanilaus Church Cemetery in Sobieski, Minnesota.
On behalf of the fallen, if you would like to see more people become aware of this project to honor the WW2 fallen, be sure to share with others on Twitter, Facebook, etc. Thanks for your interest!
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