World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Edward Mullen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Carthage, Illinois
Honored By
Cindy & Ben Rishel
Relationship
Daughter & Son-in-law
FOUGHT WITH 28TH INFANTRY. LANDED IN FRANCE SEVERAL DAYS AFTER D-DAY. FOUGHT IN FRANCE, BELGIUM AND LUXEMBOURG. AS CAPTAIN, LED COMPANY WHICH FIRED 1ST DEFENSIVE FIRE DURING BATTLE OF THE BULGE. WOUNDED TWICE DURING SERVICE. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.