World War II Honoree

George William Hess

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Dallas, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Clinton G. Hess

Relationship

Son

ENTERED INTO ACTIVE SERVICE AUGUST 7, 1944 AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED APRIL 1, 1946 AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 6TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE CENTRAL PACIFIC FROM JANUARY 29, 1945 TO JANUARY 25, 1946. FOUGHT IN THE ASSAULT AND CAPTURE OF OKINAWA AND RYUKYU ISLANDS FROM APRIL 1, 1945 TO JUNE 21, 1945. WOUNDED IN ACTION MAY 18, 1945 IN OKINAWA. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, CHINA SERVICE MEDAL AND AN EXPERT RIFLEMAN INSIGNIA.