Jerry served in the United States Army during World War II, attaining the rank of PFC. He served in the Asian Pacific Theater as a light machine gunner, where he saw battle in New Guinea and in Luzon, Philippines. Jerry received a Purple Heart and a Philippine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Star, as well as a Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, and a Bronze Arrowhead.
After the war Jerry worked as a a miner, at one time working with the government to help construct the NORAD facility at Cheyenne Mountain. Later in life Jerry and his wife became successful small business owners and devoted time to volunteer work, friends, and family.
Jerry served in the United States Army during World War II, attaining the rank of PFC. He served in the Asian Pacific Theater as a light machine gunner, where he saw battle in New Guinea and in Luzon, Philippines. Jerry received a Purple Heart and a Philippine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Star, as well as a Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, and a Bronze Arrowhead.
After the war Jerry worked as a a miner, at one time working with the government to help construct the NORAD facility at Cheyenne Mountain. Later in life Jerry and his wife became successful small business owners and devoted time to volunteer work, friends, and family.
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Jeremiah Mark Barnard
PFC
US Army
World War II
Feb 25 1923
Aug 22 2000
Purple Heart
Family Members
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Lauretta Belle "Betty" Barnard Glade
1910–2000
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Viola Beatrice Barnard Brown
1911–1993
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Vida Elsie Barnard Harms
1913–1968
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PFC Vernon Lloyd Barnard
1915–1944
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Virgil John Barnard
1917–1984
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Naomi Frances Barnard Jackson
1918–1981
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James Bailey Barnard
1921–1986
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Mary Ellen Barnard Attebery
1925–1993
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Nonda Pauline Barnard Neff
1927–1992
