World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gerald Lloyd Newkirk
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Portsmouth, Ohio
Honored By
Jerry Michael Newkirk
Relationship
Son
NORMANDY BEACH, FRANCE & GERMANY. BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION TO ACTING SECOND LIEUTENANT. WOUNDED IN ACTION. DECORATED BY GENERAL GEORGE PATTON WITH THE PURPLE HEART WHILE HOSPITALIZED.