World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George L. Newton, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Powhatan, Virginia
Honored By
George Newton
Relationship
Son
B-17 Squadron Commander; flew into Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack. Battle of the Coral Sea; shot down in New Guinea. Flew combat Pacific, North Africa and Europe. Awarded Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit and numerous campaign medals.