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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Edward Heany

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Primrose, Nebraska

Honored By

Marvin Heany

Relationship

Brother

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED U.S. ARMY IN JANUARY 1942. LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY WITH COMPANY G, 23RD INFANTRY, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, OAK LEAF CLUSTER, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. RANK OF SERGEANT. SERVED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS. RETURNED TO U.S. 1/26/45 WITH WOUNDS RECEIVED. DISCHARGED AT CAMP CARSON, COLORADO MAY 8, 1945 - THE DATE OF GERMAN SURRENDER.