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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Stewart Barnes

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Hale Center, Texas

Honored By

Danny Jones

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served as a Staff Sergeant with Marine Fighting Squadron 224 (VMF-224), during the bombardment of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, by enemy Japanese surface and air forces on the night of 13-14 October 1942. Awarded the silver star medal for gallantry in action.