World War II Honoree

George S. Garner

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Charleston, Illinois

Honored By

Myra Greazer

Relationship

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ENTERED THE SERVICE ON 10-9-42. HE SENT TO THE EUROPEAN THEATER. HE FOUGHT IN BATTLES IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE RECEIVED AN AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, A EUROPEAN AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 1 SILVER BATTLE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SOLDIERS MEDAL GO# HG 35TH INF DIV APO 35, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, 2 OVERSEAN SERVICE BARS AND 1 SERVICE STRIPE. HE WAS DISCHARGED ON 5-16-45.