World War II Honoree

Gilberto Garcia

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

San Antonio, Texas

Honored By

Irma Salinas Holtkamp

Relationship

1st Cousin

ENTERED SERVICE JUNE 26, 1944 AT SAN ANTONIO. ASSIGNED TO ARMY, 6TH DIVISION. TRAINED AT CAMP ROBINSON, ARKANSAS. SERVED OVERSEAS FROM DECEMBER 29, 1944 TO DECEMBER 5, 1945 IN PACIFIC AREA. HE SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE 6TH DIVISION IN THE PHILIPPINES AND KOREA. WAS WOUNDED IN NORTHERN MANILA, LUZON. RECEIVED ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION WITH BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, 1 OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR, AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED DECEMBER, 1945.