World War II Honoree

George Evanko

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

Arlene L. Karg

Relationship

Great Niece

STAFF SERGEANT. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE WITH THE 250TH PORT BATTALION FOR 29 MONTHS. THE GROUP WAS A SERVICE AND SUPPLY GROUP; HE LOADED AND UNLOADED SHIPS WITH SUPPLIES, TANKS, AMMUNITION, AIRPLANES. HE ALSO SUPERVISED THE RECEIPT STORAGE ISSUE AND SALVAGE OF SUPPLIES IN A COMPANY SUPPLY ROOM. HE ALSO CHECKED SUPPLIES RECEIVED AGAINST REQUISITION SHEETS. HE WAS STATIONED IN CALCUTTA, INDIA FOR 2 1/2 YEARS UNTIL THE END OF WAR. SERVED HIS COUNTRY FROM MARCH 20, 1943 TO MARCH 6, 1946. HE RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.