Roll of Honor

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Raymond Boyd Jauss

  • School: Engineering
  • Class Year: 1916
  • War: World War I
  • Date of Death: July 15, 1918

First Lieutenant Raymond Boyd Jauss, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division, U.S. Army, was killed on July 15, 1918. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross. His citation read, "for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. After all means of liaison had failed, Lieutenant Jauss carried important messages to his observation posts. He was killed by shell fire while visiting one of his observation stations near Crezancy. General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919."

Raymond Boyd Jauss
Raymond Boyd Jauss

Tributes

Rediscovering some history to an old town, that has a memorial put up to his name, and spreading the word for all townsmen who were NOT aware of who the Memorial was dedicated too... Rest In Peace Raymond B. Jauss.

- Kato H.

Raymond Boyd Jauss's grave
Raymond Boyd Jauss's war cannon
 Raymond Boyd Jauss

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