World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John A. Barrett
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey
Honored By
Annette, Robert & Jenna Polk
Relationship
Daughter
RIFLEMAN: WAS NUMBER 7 MAN IN A RIFLE SQUAD. FIRED M-1 RIFLE TO DESTROY ENEMY PERSONNEL. ASSISTED IN CAPTURING AND HOLDING ENEMY POSITIONS. RECIPIENT OF TWO PURPLE HEART MEDALS AND THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL.