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 Harry Robert Bernard was born
on December 12, 1918 to Leonard “Frank”and Maude Bernard who then lived in Wagontown, Pennsylvania. His family later moved to 344 W. Main St. in
Coatesville. Harry was one of eight children: Grace, Florence, Frank III,
Edith, Harry, Willis, Mildred, and Gladys. Harry’s father worked at Lukens
Steel in Coatesville.
Harry graduated from the Coatesville Scott High School
Class of 1936 (with Heroes Vernon
Rubincam, John Grycky, and
Herbert Hagamon).
After graduation, Harry worked in the Carpenter’s Shop at
Lukens Steel. He played baseball in the Coatesville Suburban Twilight League
for the Wagontown team.
Harry married Ida Davidson, and they had two children:
Ronnie, and Dorothy Anne.
When our country was attacked, Harry enlisted in the Marine
Corps. After basic training, he was sent overseas to serve with the 5th
Marine Division. The Division was sent to Iwo Jima. PFC Harry Bernard was
Killed In Action on March 7, 1945.
Harry was buried in a military cemetery on Iwo Jima. He
was later returned for burial in his home country at Fairview Cemetery, on Oak
St. in Coatesville on May 6, 1948 with full military honors.
His brother Willis served during the war.
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