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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George S. Patton, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

San Gabriel, California

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GENERAL. JULY 1940, IN COMMAND OF THE 3RD CAVALRY AND THEN ASSIGNED TO THE 2ND ARMORED DIVISION. 1941, 2ND ARMORED DIVISONAL COMMANDER. NOVEMBER 1942, NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN.. MARCH 1943, IN COMMAND OF THE SEVENTH ARMY, EUROPEAN THEATER. 1944, IN COMMAND OF THE 3RD ARMY, EUROPEAN THEATER. 1945, COMMAND OF THE FIFTEENTH ARMY. DIED ON DECEMBER 21, 1945 FROM A CAR ACCIDENT IN HEIDELBERG, GERMANY.