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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Harry J. Barnett

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CAPTAIN; ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1942. BEFORE COMING TO THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION, HE SERVED AS ASSISTANT BATTALION SURGEON FOR THE 198TH ORDNANCE BATTALION FOR TEN AND A HALF MONTHS. HE WAS WITH THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT THROUGH THE NEW GUINEA AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS SERVING FIRST AS ASSISTANT BATTALION SURGEON AND LATER AS BATTALION SURGEON FOR THE 1ST BATTALION. AWARDS: COMBAT MEDICAL BADGE, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.