World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George David Hedquist
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Family
SERVED IN THE 112TH CAVALRY IN NEW GUINEA AND THE NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS. MEDALS EARNED: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS RIBBON. BEFORE HIS INDUCTION IN 1941 HE WAS A PROMISING YOUNG PITCHER IN THE BOSTON RED SOX FARM SYSTEM. HE DIED IN 1947 AS A RESULT OF HEAD INJURIES SUSTAINED WHILE SERVING IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC.