From the Pittsburgh Press, 10/14/1944 (Pittsburgh, PA):

Lt. George O. Earkman, 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. Metro Orabovich of 1122 Third Ave., Versailles, was killed in Italy Sept. 24. In service since Feb. 3, 1941, he had been wounded three months ago, later returning to service. He formerly worked for the Home Science Bakery, McKeesport.