Edward G. Rabe
1917
May 4, 1944, Anzio, Italy
Army
Corporal
5th Army
WWII - North Africa, Sicily & Anzio
Purple Heart
Mother: Laura E. Henry
Sisters: Viola, Mildred, Clarice
Brothers: Robert, Louis, Woodrow
Wife: Jean
Daughters: Billie Jean, Donna Marie
Descendent of German immigrants during gold rush. Homesteaded on Rabe Road near Feather River.
Edward Rabe's Purple Heart medal was part of an estate sale when his sister and her husband died.
Mercury-Register
Jon Dray of Berkhamsted, England
Corporal Rabe's Purple Heart
Back side of medal. Photo Courtesy of Jon Dray of Berkhamsted, England