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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George H. Anastasia, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Norwood, Massachusetts

Honored By

George H. Anastasia

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Volunteered February 17, 1941. Joined 9th Infantry Division, went on Cadre, January 15, 1942; helped form the 82nd Infantry Division. Later this division was split in two and formed the 82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Division. Saw action in Normandy, jumped-glided into Holland; was surrounded in Bastogne; was General McAuliffe's Operations Sergeant.