World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George B. Westrich
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Bright, Indiana
Honored By
Warren Westrich & Judy L. Day
Relationship
Son & Niece
SERVED AS A POSTAL CLERK WITH THE 5TH AIR FORCE SERVICE COMMAND IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PARTICIPATED IN NEW GUINEA, BISMARCK-ARCHIPELAGO, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED THE ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE SERVICE STARS AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE ENTERED THE SERVICE AUGUST 24, 1942 AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 30, 1945.