World War II Honoree

Lawrence Barela

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

LaPlata, New Mexico

Honored By

Mary Ann Barela

Relationship

Wife

SERGEANT ASSIGNED TO THE 1ST CAVALRY (AMERICAL DIVISION) AND SERVED AS PLATOON SERGEANT. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE LUZON, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO AND NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGNS, WHERE HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY WITH PRIDE AND HONOR. HIS AWARDS INCLUDE THE BRONZE STAR WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER FOR COMBAT HEROISM, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL.