About
World War II (1939-1945)
Raymond Anthony Godlewski was born in Schenectady, New York, on November 1, 1920. He grew up in the city of Schenectady, where his musical talent led him to participate in the band, orchestra, and chorus during his junior high and high school years, playing both the violin and saxophone. In January 1939, he graduated from Mont Pleasant High School.
In March 1939, Raymond enlisted in the United States Army. He completed his basic training at Fort Niagara in New York. He was a first lieutenant serving with Company L, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. After serving for two and a half years in the Panama Canal Zone, he was chosen to attend officer candidate school at Fort Benning in Georgia. Raymond was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa on April 2, 1945. He is buried in St. Adalbert Cemetery in Rotterdam, New York.
Sources: The Schenectady Gazette, Find A Grave, Ancestry
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.