World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ernest August Barchers, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Washington, District Of Columbia
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He saw action in both the European and Pacific Theaters of Operation during the war. Fought at both Normandy at D-Day and the Battle of Iwo Jima, and later served in China during the U.S. occupation following the Japanese defeat.