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Raymond Edgar Bruns

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Birth	:	1 Dec 1924 Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	4 Jun 2003 New Palestine, Hancock County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.0597000, -81.6502991
Plot	:	Block 3 Addition
Inscription	:	TEC 5; US Army WWII Distinguished Service Cross Purple Heart
Description	:	Raymond Edgar Bruns Sr. Raymond Edgar Bruns, Sr., 78, New Palestine, died June 4, 2003. He was the owner of Bruns Auto Service and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Purple Hearts Association and St. John Lutheran Church in Wannamaker. Services: 11 a.m. June 7 in Hendryx Mortuary, New Palestine Chapel, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. June 6. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leveta M. Byrd Bruns in 1979. Survivors: sons Raymond E., Jr. (Mary Ann), Mark (Debbie), and David (Michelle); daughters Kathryn Jurasz (Al) and Debra Kay... Read More	Raymond Edgar Bruns Sr. Raymond Edgar Bruns, Sr., 78, New Palestine, died June 4, 2003. He was the owner of Bruns Auto Service and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Purple Hearts Association and St. John Lutheran Church in Wannamaker. Services: 11 a.m. June 7 in Hendryx Mortuary, New Palestine Chapel, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. June 6. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leveta M. Byrd Bruns in 1979. Survivors: sons Raymond E., Jr. (Mary Ann), Mark (Debbie), and David (Michelle); daughters Kathryn Jurasz (Al) and Debra Kay Green (Tim); sister Mary Isaac; brother Leonard Bruns; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. [The Indianapolis (Marion County, Indiana) Star, June 6, 2003] ========== 6/1/2020 - BarryC (47806468) added the following information: "The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Technician Fourth Grade Raymond E. Bruns, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 10 October 1944. Technician Fourth Grade Bruns' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. [DSC Citation - https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/6544] ----- Other Sources: 1.) Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 Name: Raymond Edgar Bruns Gender: Male Race: White Age: 78 Marital status: Widow Birth Date: 1 Dec 1924 Birth Place: Sedelila Missouri Death Date: 4 Jun 2003 Death Place: New Palestine, Hancock, Indiana, USA 2.) Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Name Raymond Edgar Bruns Birth 1 Dec 1924 Sedalia, Missouri Death 4 Jun 2003 3.) WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Name: Raymond Edgar Bruns Gender: Male Race: White Age: 17 Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Date: 1 Dec 1924 Birth Place: Sedalia, Missouri, USA 4.) Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016 Name: Raymond Edgar Bruns Age: 78 Birth Date: Abt 1925 Birth Place: Sedalia MO Death Date: abt 2003 Death Place: New Palestine IN"

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Raymond Edgar Bruns's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA.
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Raymond Edgar Bruns death on 4 Jun 2003 in New Palestine, Hancock County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 35.0597000
Longitude: -81.6502991

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