World War II Honoree

Leo Gubkin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Newark, New Jersey

Honored By

Mr. Carl Gubkin

Relationship

Son

Was attached to the 39th Bomb Squadron and was the Chief Mechanic of a B-29 Crew, the Tokyo Rose. In the Mariana Islands, Air Offensive Japan. Was in the service from June 19, 1941 to November 26, 1945. Served in the Eastern Mandates, Western Pacific. Received the American Defense Service Medal, American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.