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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Arpad W. Barko

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Colonel William F. Barko (Ret)

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH MEDICAL BATTALION OF THE 2ND ARMORED DIVISION FROM START-UP OF THE UNIT UNTIL POST VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY. HE WAS INVOLVED IN MANY CAMPAIGNS TO INCLUDE THE NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN, PLANNING FOR D-DAY, LANDING AT D-DAY +2 AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR ACTIONS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.