A profile of Andrew “Andy” Negra Jr., of Helen, Georgia, one of a dwindling number of veterans who took part in the Allies’ European war effort that led to the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Born: May 28, 1924, near Avella, Pennsylvania.
Service: Army’s 128th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 6th Armored Division. Landed on Utah Beach in Normandy on July 18, 1944. Fought in the battle of Brest among other battles. Later served in the Occupation of Germany. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 17, 1945.
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