World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George J. Yurko
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Swoyersville, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Wife, Daughter & grandchildren
SERVED THE U.S. MARINES IN COMPANY E, 2ND BATTALION, 25TH MARINES, 4TH DIVISION; RIFLE COACH AT PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. MILITARY POLICE SPECIAL DIVISION IN CALIFORNIA, SCOUT ASSIGNED TO ASSAULT TEAM SOUTH PACIFIC. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS FOR WOUNDS ON SAIPAN.