MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Yocum, George Preston

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Yocum
  • FORENAME
George Preston
  • UNIT
1 Bn (Red Combat Team)
  • RANK
Private First Class
  • NUMBER
33492877
  • AWARD
Bronze Star
  • PLACE
Burma 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Shamokin,Northumberland County,Pennsylvania
born 10.9.1917 Ralpho Township,Pennsylvania
son of William Campbell and Grace Margaret (nee Knoebel) Yocum
graduated high school
semi-skilled motor vehicle mechanic/repairman in civilian life
enlisted 27.11.1942 Harrisburg,Pennsylvania
discharged 9.11.1945 Fort Knox,Kentucky
married Ruth Mae Loreman (1921-2006)
died 31.5.1986 Old Forge,New York
St Peter's Reformed Cemetery,Paxinos,Northumberland County,Pennsylvania
 
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