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December 5, 1916 – Unknown

Bernard Pogorel

Personal Information

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 117th Infantry

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Jan 1, 1942

Discharged: Jan 1, 1947

Honored By: Wife, Bernice and children

Biography

Dr. Bernard S. Pogorel was a very humble and loving man. During his service he was awarded the Silver Star with 2 bronze stars and a Purple Heart.

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