World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George John Yurko
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Swoyersville, Pennsylvania
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HE SERVED IN 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. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS.