World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George C. Fritz, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Moline, Illinois
Honored By
Robert C. Fritz
Relationship
Son
HE SERVED IN THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS IN EUROPE FROM 1944 TO 1945, AFTER SERVING STATESIDE WITH THE MILITARY POLICE. MOST NOTABLE WAS HIS INVOLVEMENT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, DURING WHICH, IF NOT FOR GENERAL GEORGE PATTON'S WINTER ATTACK, HE MAY NOT HAVE SURVIVED.