As Hq1 1st Sgt. Raymond Hummel parachuted into Holland September 17, 1944, and in December 1944, he led the company to Belgium where it helped blunt and destroy the last desperate German attack to preserve the Third Reich.
When the war in Europe ended In May 1945, Sgt.
Hummel led Hq1 to Heddernheim, Germany where it performed honor guard and
security functions for the Supreme, Allied Expeditionary Forces Headquarters
located in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany.
Ray Hummel was loved and respected by the men of Hq1. He and Alice participated in all Hq1 and 508th PIR Association activities.
Ray was a modest, humble, quiet, cheerful and trustworthy individual. He consistently looked after the men of Hq1, and went out of his way to see that exceptional conduct and meritorious service was recognized and rewarded.
Ray Hummel personally maintained a very low profile, seldom if ever taking credit for his accomplishments. One consequence was the failure of Ray's superiors to recognize his achievements and to reward him commensurately.
Raymond and Alice Hummel
Mrs. Ray (Alice) Hummel resides at 515 10th Street, Apt. 206, Moundsville, WV 26041-2245 | 
