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GEORGE, John Pete - Date of
birth
19 August 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Johnston City, Williamson County, Illinois -
Hometown
Knox County, Indiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35727812 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Platoon Commander -
Unit
B Company,
38th Armored Infantry Battalion,
7th Armored Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 December 1944 - Place of
death
St. Vith, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 7 | 8 |
Immediate family
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Members
Pete George (father)
Jennie (Mazy) George (mother)
Anna George (sister)
Hazel George (sister)
Ethel George (sister)
Elizabeth George (sister)
Alena George (sister)
Irine George (sister)
Dorothy George (sister)
More information
T/Sgt John P. George enlisted on 26 March 1943 and was sent overseas in August 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, Hannah Majewski - James Woodiel, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, http://www.7tharmddiv.org/index.htm, WWII Draft Cards
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Hannah Majewski - James Woodiel