World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James J. Durkin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
The Novicks, Durkins & Kuzniars
Relationship
Family
SERVED AT SAULT SAINTE MARIE PROTECTING ALLIED SHIPPING THROUGH THE SOO LOCKS AND AS A MEDIC IN FRANCE. TRAINED AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA. A PRIVATE IN A MEDICAL DETACHMENT TO 131ST INFANTRY REGIMENT. SERVED IN GLIDER INFANTRY. EARNED GOOD CONDUCT AND WWII VICTORY MEDALS.