Florida Death Index
Name: Marion Raby
Race: White
Age at Death: 69
Birth: 14 Sep 1913
Death: 21 Jun 1983 Escambia Co., Florida
SSDI: Last residence Pensacola
Census
1940 Census, Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; 250 W Moreno St
-John Raby, head, 32, b. CA, U.S.N.
-Marion Raby, wife, 26, b. FL
-Jane Raby, dau, 5mo, b. FL
HUSBAND
Rear Admiral John Raby
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Raby, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane and Commanding Officer of Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), attached to the U.S.S. RANGER (CV-4), during the occupation of French Morocco, from 8 to 11 November 1942.
Leading a flight of eight planes into combat against sixteen hostile fighters, Lieutenant Commander Raby persistently striking at the foe until he himself shot down two planes, contributed materially to the aggressive fighting spirit which enabled his command to destroy a total of five enemy aircraft and probably two more.
On previous and subsequent raids, pressed home under relentless fire, he led his squadron in effective bombing and strafing attacks against hostile airdromes, shore batteries, machine-gun nests, and flying and grounded aircraft. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Born: November 1, 1907 at Palo Alto, California
Home Town: Pensacola, Florida
Name: Marion Raby
Race: White
Age at Death: 69
Birth: 14 Sep 1913
Death: 21 Jun 1983 Escambia Co., Florida
SSDI: Last residence Pensacola
Census
1940 Census, Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; 250 W Moreno St
-John Raby, head, 32, b. CA, U.S.N.
-Marion Raby, wife, 26, b. FL
-Jane Raby, dau, 5mo, b. FL
HUSBAND
Rear Admiral John Raby
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Raby, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane and Commanding Officer of Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), attached to the U.S.S. RANGER (CV-4), during the occupation of French Morocco, from 8 to 11 November 1942.
Leading a flight of eight planes into combat against sixteen hostile fighters, Lieutenant Commander Raby persistently striking at the foe until he himself shot down two planes, contributed materially to the aggressive fighting spirit which enabled his command to destroy a total of five enemy aircraft and probably two more.
On previous and subsequent raids, pressed home under relentless fire, he led his squadron in effective bombing and strafing attacks against hostile airdromes, shore batteries, machine-gun nests, and flying and grounded aircraft. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Born: November 1, 1907 at Palo Alto, California
Home Town: Pensacola, Florida
Florida Death Index
Name: Marion Raby
Race: White
Age at Death: 69
Birth: 14 Sep 1913
Death: 21 Jun 1983 Escambia Co., Florida
SSDI: Last residence Pensacola
Census
1940 Census, Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; 250 W Moreno St
-John Raby, head, 32, b. CA, U.S.N.
-Marion Raby, wife, 26, b. FL
-Jane Raby, dau, 5mo, b. FL
HUSBAND
Rear Admiral John Raby
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Raby, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane and Commanding Officer of Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), attached to the U.S.S. RANGER (CV-4), during the occupation of French Morocco, from 8 to 11 November 1942.
Leading a flight of eight planes into combat against sixteen hostile fighters, Lieutenant Commander Raby persistently striking at the foe until he himself shot down two planes, contributed materially to the aggressive fighting spirit which enabled his command to destroy a total of five enemy aircraft and probably two more.
On previous and subsequent raids, pressed home under relentless fire, he led his squadron in effective bombing and strafing attacks against hostile airdromes, shore batteries, machine-gun nests, and flying and grounded aircraft. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Born: November 1, 1907 at Palo Alto, California
Home Town: Pensacola, Florida
Name: Marion Raby
Race: White
Age at Death: 69
Birth: 14 Sep 1913
Death: 21 Jun 1983 Escambia Co., Florida
SSDI: Last residence Pensacola
Census
1940 Census, Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; 250 W Moreno St
-John Raby, head, 32, b. CA, U.S.N.
-Marion Raby, wife, 26, b. FL
-Jane Raby, dau, 5mo, b. FL
HUSBAND
Rear Admiral John Raby
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Raby, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane and Commanding Officer of Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), attached to the U.S.S. RANGER (CV-4), during the occupation of French Morocco, from 8 to 11 November 1942.
Leading a flight of eight planes into combat against sixteen hostile fighters, Lieutenant Commander Raby persistently striking at the foe until he himself shot down two planes, contributed materially to the aggressive fighting spirit which enabled his command to destroy a total of five enemy aircraft and probably two more.
On previous and subsequent raids, pressed home under relentless fire, he led his squadron in effective bombing and strafing attacks against hostile airdromes, shore batteries, machine-gun nests, and flying and grounded aircraft. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Born: November 1, 1907 at Palo Alto, California
Home Town: Pensacola, Florida
Inscription
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John Raby
Rear Admiral
United States Navy
U.S.N.A. Class of 1929
1907 - 1967
Wife
Marion Blount Raby
1913 - 1983
Family Members
Siblings
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