World War II Honoree

George E. Finfrock

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Jean G. Finfrock

Relationship

Wife

ENLISTED DECEMBER 3, 1940. DISCHARGED JULY 4, 1945. SERGEANT WITH THE 26TH INFANTRY, ATTACHED TO THE 1ST DIVISION. WAS IN THE INVASIONS OF AFRICA, SICILY AND OMAHA BEACH AT NORMANDY. RECEIVED A BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH AN ARROWHEAD FOR EACH INVASION.