World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George J. Yurko
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Swoyersville, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Susan Yurko Bayer
Relationship
Daughter
MY DAD SERVED THE U.S. MARINES, COMPANY E, 2ND BATTALION, 25TH MARINES, 4TH DIVISION AT PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. RIFLE COACH, MILITARY POLICE, SPECIAL DIVISION, CALIFORNIA SCOUT ASSIGNED TO ASSAULT TEAM. SOUTH PACIFIC. PURPLE HEART RECEIVED.