Hugh Atlee Rader, Jr. – U. S. Marine Corps
1942-1945

Hugh Atlee Rader, Jr. proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II from 1942-1945. After basic training at Paris Island and several short stateside assignments, he was deployed to the Pacific Islands. He was a Staff Sergeant and a very proud member of the “Fighting Fourth” Division that was one of the first waves to hit Iwo Jima. He also saw action in Saipan and Tinian.

When interviewed in the 1960’s by a reporter from the Roanoke Times about being at Iwo Jima, Staff Sgt. Rader just said, “It was hell”. He never discussed his time spent overseas.
Hugh Rader recently passed away in April at the age of 90.

Foster Fuels click our heels and salute Mr. Rader for his dedicated service to our country.