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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Windle Read, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fort Grant, Arizona

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Brigadier General. Served with the 6th Armored Division in Europe, including assignments as commander of the 68th Tank Regiment, commander of the division's Combat Command B, assistant division commander from April to May 1945. Received the French Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre with Palm, Belgian Croix de Guerre, Luxembourg War Cross, Greek Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Phoenix.