World War II Honoree

Edward James Berkey

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Windber, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Aurelia A. Berkey

Relationship

Wife

Served in the 35th Infantry. He was a 2 1/2 ton truck driver. Served June 22, 1939 to April 14, 1945. Awarded the American Service Medal with Bronze Star, Asiatic-Pacific Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star. Service number 6946570. Fought in the Battle of Pearl Harbor. Basic training Infantry. He kept records of ammunition.