George was drafted into the military on April 21, 1942. He was 23 years old.
He was an aviation cadet and wanted to fly airplanes in the Army Air Forces. His instructor washed him out, as many cadets were, but in George’s case it was because he was “too reckless” in his flying.
George eventually was stationed in England with the famous 8th Army Air Force.
He served with the 351st Bomb Group and was the Administrative S-2. Later George served with the 9th Air Force on the continent of Europe. He saw duty in France, Belgium, and Luxemburg.
George attained the rank of Sergeant. The 351st Bomb Group had the distinction of receiving 3 Presidential Unit Citations.
He was discharged on October 3, 1945.
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