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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

George D. Hilligoss

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Paxton, Illinois

Honored By

Irene Hilligoss

Relationship

Sister-in-law

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Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN, SICILY CAMPAIGN AND BOTH LANDINGS IN ITALY DRIVING TANKS. ENLISTED IN 1941. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR FROM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND PURPLE HEART. DIED DURING THE WAR ON FEBRUARY 18, 1944 AT ANZIO BEACHHEAD, ITALY.