World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William L. Zurkey
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Youngstown, Ohio
Honored By
William G. Zurkey
Relationship
Son
VOLUNTEERED FOR INDUCTION IN THE AIR FORCE AS AN AVIATION CADET. TRAINED IN VARIOUS AIR FORCE PROGRAMS UNTIL THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. ENTIRE UNIT TRANSFERRED TO THE ARMY, OVERSEAS TO THE PHILIPPINES. BATTLE OF LUZON; RECEIVED BRONZE STAR. ENDED CAREER IN GENERAL MACARTHUR'S HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION IN JAPAN.