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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

George N. Abate

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Honored By

NJ American Legion Post 1000

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Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH COMPANY H, 2ND BATTALION, 18TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. KILLED IN ACTION IN THE VICINITY OF BAVAY, FRANCE ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1944. DECORATIONS: SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.