George was born in Mt Vernon New York and enlisted in 1942. He was a chief radio operator in the 508th 404th and attained the rank of Tech Sergeant. He landed at Utah Beach. He spent time at St Trond in Belgium and fought through the Bulge all the way into Germany. He enjoyed playing drums with the combo Nix Compris. He maintained life long friendships that began in the 404th. He was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather who passed away in 1991