World War II Honoree

George Nagel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Central Islip, New York

Honored By

Michael McTiernan

In April 1943 he was inducted into the Army and began his basic training in Boston, Massachusetts with the 278th Port Command. His duty overseas was unloading ships as a winch operator. His awards include two Battle Stars, the Invasion Arrowhead, French Croix de Guerre Medal, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal and European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal. Under the Army point system, he was honorably discharged from Fort Dix, New Jersey on December 15, 1945.