World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Gerard 'Jerry' Basel
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Ms. Claudia D. Serpico
Relationship
Daughter
Participated in action against the enemy at Iwo Jima, 2/19/45 to 3/16/45. Asiatic-Pacific Theater, 8/2/44 to 12/24/45. 5th Marine Division. Participated in the Occupation of Kyusha, Japan, 9/12/45 to 12/8/45.