World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George D. Watson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Parkton, North Carolina
Honored By
Ms. Mary Watson
RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS FOR SERVICE IN GUADALCANAL1942-1943. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, ONE OF 5 MEN WHO PARACHUTED INTO MANCHURIA TO RESCUE GENERAL WAINWRIGHT FROM A JAPANESE PRISON CAMP, JUST 2 DAYS AFTER JAPAN'S SURRENDER.