Raymond "Ray" E. Hayden (#37579843)

Rank:
Private first class

Unit:
1st Batallion, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division

Decorations:
Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Henri Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial:
Plot H, Row 10, Grave 61

About:
Raymond "Ray" E. Hayden was born on December 8, 1924 in Minnesota. He had a grammar school education and his occupation was listed as skilled chauffeurs and drivers. He lived in McKenzie, North Dakota until he entered the service as a draftee October 18, 1943. Since Pfc. Hayden was with the 83rd Infantry Division he most likely had his training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
Pfc. Raymond Hayden was Killed in Action December 7, 1944 just one day before his 20th Birhtday. He was hit by a mortar while stringing a telephone line.

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Sources:
aad.archives.gov
Pat Denowh, relative
After Action Report 331st Infantry Regiment
"We saw it through" Unit History book of the 331st Infantry Regiment by Sgt. Jack M. Straus