PFC Raymond Warren, Silver Star recipient was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery 4/13/2021

On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 PFC Raymond Warren, a Silver Star recipient was laid to rest in Section 31 of Arlington National Cemetery.
Thru the efforts of ‘History Flight’ and DPAA [ Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency ] Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Raymond Warren, 21, of Silverdale, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 10, 2019.
PFC Raymond Warren was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the Third Battalion, Eighth Marines, SECOND Marine Division against enemy Japanese forces on Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands on November 20, 1943.

[@wolfgangholtzclaw2637]

You made us Proud Ray!!! God bless you!!!

[@patrickobrien.2028]

Rest in peace PFC Warren. May God grant his family peace and pride for his sacrifice. God bless America.

[@cameronsmith4172]

Thanks for your service and bravery

[@anthonybubadias5785]

Thank You For Your Sevice God Bless You and all are Fallen for our Country and Freedom

[@nikonrulechief]

Thank you, Patrick for posting the video.

[@anthonydestro186]

Thank you for posting !!!

[@peterrosario1282]

Semper fidelis Marine thank you for your military service may God bless you and your family. Peter G Rosario. Honor guard American legion Post 4

[@patrickhunter6362]

thankyou for your service PFC Raymond Warren, may you stand by our lord god and be a symbol for everyone to be there for our veterans hoorah!

[@don50oh90]

" Some Gave All " Semper Fi......RIP

[@judithhewitt7102]

RIP! PFC Warren! 🇺🇸!

[@jamesgollan8602]

Thank you for your service

[@charltonboyd9152]

Rest in peace brother.

[@lynncarden5419]

Many of the boys I went to school with got drafted and served more than 1 tour there .My only brother served a tour in navy off north Viet Nam..they came as close possible rescuing pilots . He died 2017 full military honors. GRANDFATHER WW1and Great-greatgrandfather serve Civil War with 2nd Reg.CoB Mounted infl in Union Forces of Tenn. My son 5 tour Irag..so Everytime there is one close to us we tried to attended at of respect. WE

[@emaguire5917]

Thank you.

[@emaguire5917]

My father was in the Navy and a younger brother, the Army. Love & REALLY appreciate ALL military men & women.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Raymond Warren (MCSN: 426717), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the Third Battalion, Eighth Marines, SECOND Marine Division against enemy Japanese forces on Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands on November 20, 1943. Quickly realizing that a demolition group attacking a hostile bomb proof shelter was being pinned down by the Japanese within the structure, Private First Class Warren courageously exposed himself to heavy machine gun and mortar fire in order to divert the enemy to himself and allow the demolition group to advance. Fatally wounded during the violent action which followed, he steadfastly continued to support the advance until the assault units had placed their charges. Private First Class Warren's heroic spirit of self-sacrifice and unswerving devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

[@emaguire5917]

What a remarkable gentleman!! Thank you so very much for serving with your whole heart and life. God bless you and your family!!!! ✝️ God bless bless all our military personnel!! ✝️

[@jday2383]

God bless and thank you for sharing

[@jamesweidamoyer1267]

It's a beautiful ceremony. I just wish it didn't have to happen. RIP ☹🙏

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The journey continues.... Order..Arms.Thank you and the Family.

[@stevenauldridge2679]

Welcome home.

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Rip 🙏🙏🙏

[@frankparrish4970]

Rest in Peace God Speed

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SEMPER FIDELIS!!!!

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REST IN PEACE HERO 🙏🇮🇱🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🌹

[@FirebladeReilly]

Respect towards this soldier. But it breaks my heart. When I see soldiers wearing muzzles. . Because of government tyranny. Stand up against this stupid tyranny.

[@scrapiron3847]

Valhalla sat a table fit for a king in your honor

[@marktt380]

What no Sound?

[@virginiafry9854]

Where was he originally buried?

[@jephrokimbo9050]

@ Virginia Fry PFC Raymond "Cactus" Warren's remains were recovered in the Gilbert Islands on or near Tarawa Atoll in the Central Pacific on Bettio Island in Cemetery # 27. Presumably he was killed on the first or second day of the battle and recovered recently in 2015. His DNA was recovered and matched with distant living relatives. He was posthumously awarded The Silver Star for Heroism and The Purple Heart which entitles him to a burial in Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. The Marines of today pay Homage, Commitment and Honor to the Marines of the Past with the Dignity, Honor and Privilege afforded to those who paid The Ultimate Sacrifice. Rest In Peace Marine!

[@ThomasEisenach]

RIP camerade as a before german soldier. But soldiers die for nothing in most times. Have all a nice day of your life.

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Is there a reason They are in white pants instead of dress blue pants?

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