Rayner was with the 8th Reserve Battalion when he reported to authorities "injured" on May 25
Connecticut World War Service Medal 1917-1919 (bronze
Flying Officer Copeland and the surviving Flying Officer Marceau were all awarded Operational Wings for gallant service in action against the enemy and for courageously having completed thirty missions or more
he was given the rank of Temporary Lieutenant on August 2
where he achieved Grade XI)
United States. A Bronze Star & Purple Heart Pair To Staff Sergeant Cecchini, For Courage At Okinawa Hold Rayner was with the 8thBronze Star Medal (in bronze, engraved "ANTHONY J. CECCHINI" on the reverse, 37 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), two Oak Leaf Clusters on its original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 17. 3 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enamelled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "BRONZE STAR MEDAL" on the lid); Purple Heart (two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple and white enamels, engraved "ANTHONY J. CECCHINI" on the