World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George L. Yakopcic
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Stephen J. Birek
Relationship
Cousin
Service number 6-282-189. Served with Battalion D, 59th Coast Artillery in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Entered service October 1940. Was captured by the japanese in the Philippines and remained a prisoner of war for the duration of the war. Received lapel button, Distinguished Unit Badge, Oak Leaf Clusters, American Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.