World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Thomas 'Turk' George
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
COMMISSIONED AS A 2ND LIEUTENANT IN 1941, AND ROSE TO THE RANK OF MAJOR. SERVING WITH THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION IN ITALY. RECIPIENT OF THE BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDALS.