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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

George Harvey Penland, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Dallas, Texas

Honored By

U.S. Submarine Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He was killed in action on board USS GUDGEON (SS-211) during the Submarine's 8th war patrol on 4 May 1943 at coordinates 10° 10.8 N, 121° 42.7 E. He was hit in the head by an empty gun case as it was ejected from the gun; he fell overboard unconscious and was not recovered.