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Rocher, Raymond Loyd, MSgt USAF(Ret).
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Home Town Lorain
Date of Passing Jun 26, 1975
Location of Interment Resthaven Memorial Park - Lubbock, Texas
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Prior to serving in England, Sgt. Rocher had attend the 86th School Squadron Air Corps Technical School, graduating in August 1941. He served at the 4152nd AAF base Unit, Clinton County Army Air Field, Wilminton, Ohio. He received the rank of MSgt. on 1 July 1943.
During WWII, Master Sergeant Ray Loyd "Red" Rocher served with the 359th Fighter Group, 67th Fighter Wing, VIII Fighter Command, 8th AIr Force out of RAF East Wretham, Norfolk, England (USAAF Station #133), Thetford, Norfolk, England. He served there from November 1943 to May 1945. He worked as a Line Crew Chief on P-49 and P-51 aircraft of the 368, 369th, and 370th Fighter Squadrons.
Following WWII, he continued to serve in the Air Force, with a few breaks in service, until his retirement on 31 July 1961 at Dyess with the 96th Aircraft Support Group (SAC)
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Army Good Conduct Medal - 1961
Name of Award Army Good Conduct Medal
Year Awarded 1961
Last Updated: Mar 9, 2022
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