World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
George L. Winkler
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Huntington, West Virginia
Honored By
Mickey Beard
Relationship
Sister
WITH THE 13TH AIR FORCE, 42ND GROUP, 100TH SQUADRON. GUNNER ENGINEER ABOARD A B-25J. FLEW 34 MISSIONS. PLANE PROVIDED AIR COVER FOR INVASION FORCES COMING ASHORE ON THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND OF CEBU. PLANE DOWNED BY ENEMY ON APRIL 3, 1945. GROUP BURIAL DECEMBER 1949 JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERY ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. MEMORIAL STONE IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 2003. ACTUAL LOCATION OF REMAINS UNKNOWN.