World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George W. Harkins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Marianna, Florida
Honored By
John & Julia Harkins Gilbert
Relationship
Brother & Sister-in-law
GEORGE ENLISTED IN THE ARMY IN 1943. AFTER BASIC, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 501ST BATTALION OF THE 101ST AIRBORNE AND SERVED IN THE D-DAY INVASION, BASTOGNE AND BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, AMERICAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS MEDAL, BRONZE ARROWHEAD AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.