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Marion O. Shirk

Master Sergeant Army World War II

Army
Army
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
Master Sergeant
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
1941 – 1945
Date of Birth
01/21/1920
Date of Death
11/12/1990
Hometown
Liberty, OH
Awards & Decorations
American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, 1 Service Stripe, 1 Overseas Service Bar
Burial Location
Capital Memorial Gardens - Austin, Texas
Monument Paver
Yes — Section E
Also served in
Army, Air Force
Overseas Service
New Guinea, South Philippines, Luzon
Township (entering service)
Liberty
Township (current / at death)
Travis County, Texas
Church
United Brethren Methodist
School
Raymond High School
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal

Biography

Overseas service: New Guinea, South Philippines, Luzon. Church: United Brethren Methodist. School: Raymond High School.

Source: No DD-214 found in Union Co. Recorder's Office as of 12/27/2007