Ray was then assigned as a medic with the 97th Infantry Division, 322 Medical Battalion, Company C, where he served in the European Theater for 5 months and in the South Pacific for 8 months. He was honorably discharged in March 1946.

In January 1992, after seeing a television program about the Legion of Valor Museum, Ray visited the museum. Ray then offered to donate his memorabilia, and a year later, he volunteered to help at the Museum.

With his artistic talent for visual design, Ray soon became the Curator for the Museum, a job he takes very seriously and one to which he devotes countless hours. He has been very instrumental in making the Legion of Valor Museum one of the finest, if not the finest, military museums in the United States. He takes all items donated to the Museum, decides which ones are worthy of display, and arranges how and where they should be displayed. Ray is constantly rearranging the many existing displays and wall hangings to improve the Museum and to make room for additions. Since his arrival, the Museum has expanded from one large room to two large rooms and now encompasses 10,000 square feet.

Visitors to the Museum for the first time all say "WOW!" as their mouths drop open. The "Atta Boy" file is full of compliments and praise of visitors from all over the United States. These accolades are a direct result of Ray's talent, knowledge, dedication, and sheer hard work.

The Museum staff, and visitors alike, all owe a debt of gratitude for the many hours Raymond Lee has given to the ongoing growth and enhancement of the Legion of Valor Museum.

When you visit the Legion of Valor Museum, stop in and express your personal thanks to Ray Lee.

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