Joseph Yerka
PFC in 406th Engineer Combat Co
Military occupational specialty: 590 (duty soldier III)
ASN#32754228
Born 1923 in NJ, Died 1952
Other residence(s): Franklinville, NJ; Gloucester City, NJ
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Notes: Rank changed from PVT in the GA roster to PFC per Travel Orders, 23d HQ, 29 August 1945 and an article in the Camden NJ Morning Post on July 14, 1945
Source: Special Order 19, 23d HQ, Camp Forrest, 7 April 1944; militaryyearbookproject.org/references/old-mos-codes/wwii-era/army...