World War II Honoree

George H. Zavakos

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Jacqueline Murray

Relationship

Granddaughter

He served honorably in the United States Army during World War II, attaining the rank of Sergeant in Company B, 409th Infantry Regiment, 103rd Infantry Division. As a combat infantryman serving in the European Theater of Operations, he earned the Combat Infantryman Badge in recognition of his participation in active ground combat. He was subsequently awarded the Bronze Star Medal based on his Combat Infantryman Badge. His additional military recognition included the Marksman Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar and the World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button.