World War II Honoree

Gerard J. Garry

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New York, New York

Honored By

Daniel Garry

Relationship

Son

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER. HE ALSO RECEIVED A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE STAR. HIS BATTLES INCLUDE BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO, CENTRAL PACIFIC, CHINA, EASTERN MANDATES, LUZON, NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND WESTERN PACIFIC. SERVED JULY 16, 1942 TO SEPARATION AUGUST 22, 1945. HE WAS IN THE 372ND BOMB SQUADRON.