Korean War
| Service # | 18255365 |
|---|---|
| Unit | D CO 38 INF 2 DIV |
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 12 1951 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Sergeant Raught was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Raught was a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On February 12, 1951, after an initial advance north of Wonju, South Korea, a massive attack by Chinese forces was launched. He was listed as Missing in Action while defending his position was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.