Edward G. Rabe
| Born | 1917 |
| Died | May 4, 1944, Anzio, Italy |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Rating or Job | Infantryman |
| Unit | 5th Army |
| Campaign | WWII - North Africa, Sicily & Anzio |
| Military Citations | Purple Heart |
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| Family | 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. |
| Notes |
Edward Rabe's Purple Heart medal was part of an estate sale when his sister and her husband died. This medal was purchased in the the early 2000s in Berkhamsted, England by military collector, Jon Dray. |
| Sources |
Mercury-Register Jon Dray of Berkhamsted, England: Purple Heart photo |
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