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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

George Smith Patten, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Los Angles, California

Honored By

Vincent C. D'Andrea

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COMMANDER OF THE 2ND ARMORED DIVISION 'HELL ON WHEELS'. LED CAMPAIGNS IN NORTH AFRICA. LED THE INVASION OF SICILY, THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND D-DAY. HE WAS KILLED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 1945 IN HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. HE IS BURIED IN LUXEMBOURG WITH HIS MEN.