World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Harold Lee George
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Somerville, Massachusetts
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He was leader of the Air Transport Command and helped prepare the air plan for the air war plan against Germany. He helped shape the concept of daylight precision bombing and was considered the leader of the Bomber Mafia. Received the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal.