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George J. Tilley

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George J. Tilley

Birth
Nebraska, USA
Death
10 Nov 1986 (aged 65)
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
Plot
Station 3, Row 12, Lot 1, Space 02
Memorial ID
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George was the son of Harry H. and Jennie Tilley. He had 4 brothers, Martin, Thomas, Joseph and Edward; and 4 sisters, Dorothy, Martha, Margaret and Marie.

In 1930, his father, brothers Martin and Thomas, all worked in a butcher shop as meat cutters to support the family. His mother was born in Russia and spoke German but could also speak English as well; she immigrated to the United States in 1897 when she was 9 years old. Father Harry was born in Iowa. The family lived at 605 53rd Street in Omaha.

George enlisted in the Army Air Corps, January 19, 1942 as an aviation cadet. He was still single at this time. He was described as being 66 inches tall (5' 5") and 141 pounds.

George's father died later that year.
George was the son of Harry H. and Jennie Tilley. He had 4 brothers, Martin, Thomas, Joseph and Edward; and 4 sisters, Dorothy, Martha, Margaret and Marie.

In 1930, his father, brothers Martin and Thomas, all worked in a butcher shop as meat cutters to support the family. His mother was born in Russia and spoke German but could also speak English as well; she immigrated to the United States in 1897 when she was 9 years old. Father Harry was born in Iowa. The family lived at 605 53rd Street in Omaha.

George enlisted in the Army Air Corps, January 19, 1942 as an aviation cadet. He was still single at this time. He was described as being 66 inches tall (5' 5") and 141 pounds.

George's father died later that year.


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