World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
George W. Herrell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Douglas, Nebraska
Honored By
Patricia van Casteren
Relationship
Caretaker of his Grave
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. MEMBER OF THE 60TH INFANTRY BATTALION OF THE 9TH ARMORED DIVISION. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY IN MARCH 1945, AND IS BURIED AT THE AMERICAN CEMETERY IN THE NETHERLANDS.