World War II Honoree

George L. Hockel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lyons, Illinois

Honored By

Lorraine Alden

Relationship

Niece

ENTERED SERVICE ON JUNE 24, 1943, ASSIGNED TO HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE COMPANY, 1267TH COMBAT ENGINEER BATTALION, TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. SERVED IN EUROPE AND THE PHILIPPINES. RECEIVED WWII VICTORY RIBBON AND BRONZE STARS FOR EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN, AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION. DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 21, 1946.