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Sgt. George W Smith Veteran

Birth
Death
7 Nov 1944
Philippines
Burial
Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines Add to Map
Plot
Section B ~ Row 4 ~ Grave 151
Memorial ID
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George served as a Sergeant, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in New Haven County, Connecticut and was a member of the Connecticut National Guard prior to the war.

His National Guard unit was called into full time active Army service on February 24, 1941, prior to the war, from New Haven, Connecticut. He was noted, at that time, as being employed as a Firemen and also as Single, without dependents.

George was "Killed In Action: near the Leyte Valley, Philippines during the war.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Service # 20126912

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Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett

Special thanks to:
Janice Hollandsworth for finding that this record was not recorded at Manila!

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George served as a Sergeant, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in New Haven County, Connecticut and was a member of the Connecticut National Guard prior to the war.

His National Guard unit was called into full time active Army service on February 24, 1941, prior to the war, from New Haven, Connecticut. He was noted, at that time, as being employed as a Firemen and also as Single, without dependents.

George was "Killed In Action: near the Leyte Valley, Philippines during the war.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Service # 20126912

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Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett

Special thanks to:
Janice Hollandsworth for finding that this record was not recorded at Manila!

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SGT, US ARMY WORLD WAR II


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  • Created by: Russ Pickett
  • Added: Oct 26, 2016
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171869247/george_w-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Sgt. George W Smith (unknown–7 Nov 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 171869247, citing Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines; Maintained by Russ Pickett (contributor 46575736).