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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Arthur Behlen, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Columbia, South Carolina

Honored By

Nelson McLeod

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMY 30 AUGUST 1943. OVERSEAS SERVICE IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS 5 JANUARY 1945 UNTIL 6 AUGUST 1945. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH SERVICE STARS FOR ARDENNES, RHINELAND, AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS TECHNICIAN 4 FROM THE 862ND FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION ON 23 OCTOBER 1945.