World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Vern Alvah Barkel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hamilton, Michigan
Honored By
Joyce A. Barkel
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE, 94TH COMBAT INFANTRY WITH THE 301ST INFANTRY REGIMENT. SERVED IN PATTON'S 3RD ARMY AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND 2 BATTLE STARS.