Nayes received his medal on April 20 at the assisted living ... "When it finally happened, it was a big moment," said Raleigh Nayes' oldest son, Jim. "Dad was pretty stoic, but it was very ...

Like so many World War II veterans, Raleigh Nayes rarely ... For Nayes, the honor came just in time. Nayes, of Chippewa Falls, received the Congressional Gold Medal on April 20 in a small ceremony ...

(AP) — A World War II veteran from Chippewa Falls has died the day after receiving a congressional medal. The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram reported Friday that Raleigh Nayes was part of Merrill ...