Major Arthur Joseph Yard

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YARD, Major Arthur Joseph - 88, husband of the late Bridget Ann Yard, died Friday March 28, 2003 at his home. He was born at Cape Broyle, Newfoundland June 3, 1914 and came to America in December of 1936. Mr. Yard served in the Merchant Marine from 1936-1941 and participated in the North Atlantic Run from America to Europe. When America became involved in the war, he joined the U.S. Army at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina and was assigned to the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was later called to active duty at the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, serving during the summer and winter campaigns 1951-1952. Major Yard retired from the Army at Ft. Eustis, Va., in June 1966. He then took a position with the Department of the Army as a Marine Maintenance Supervisor of Equipment assigned to Vietnam. He served in that capacity until the end of the Vietnam War. Major Yard is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and former member of the Masters Mates and Pilots Association. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Newport News, Va. One more old soldier from World War II, Korea, and St. John's, Newfoundland has been called home. Major Yard is survived by several nieces and nephews; and special friend and care giver, Sonja S. Rochelle. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday at Weymouth Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at St. Jerome Catholic Church by the Rev. Joseph Majewski. Interment with full military honors will be in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Va. Arrangements are with Weymouth Funeral Home, 12746 Nettles Dr., Newport News, VA. 23606. March 31, 2003

Arthur — Bridget Ann King. Bridget was born 19 Jul 1919, Long Harbour, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland; died 10 Jun 1996, Newport News, Virginia, United States; was buried Abt 12 Jun 1996, Newport News, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet]