We would like to thank member BarryC for the following
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Jacob A. George, Jr. (ASN: 0-1010693), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 17th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 September 1944, near Metz, France. Captain George's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
CAPT. George, Jacob Aaron
Service number: O-1010693
Age: 29
Born: Fayerdale, Patrick County, Virginia
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Family:
Jacob Aaron George, Sr. (father)
Eulalia Muriel (nee Jolley) George (mother)
John Jolley George (brother)
Julian Barton George (brother)
Doris Margaret George/Brill (sister)
Torrey (nee Copenhaver) George (wife) married February 19, 1944
Rank: Captain
Function: Tank Officer
Battalion: 17th Tank Battalion
Division : 7th Armored Division
Company: C
Date of death: September 19, 1944
Status: Killed In Action
Place of death: Metz, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France
Spot: Not available
Last known duty: Last known duty, between Sillegny and Metz, France
Awards: Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Grave number: Plot J, Row 21, Grave 19
Cemetery: Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, Lorraine, France
Date of enlistment: Reported for duty on May 31, 1941, Baltimore, Maryland.
Other information :
Mining town of Fayerdale, Virginia is now under water.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Jacob A. George, Jr. (ASN: 0-1010693), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 17th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 September 1944, near Metz, France. Captain George's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
CAPT. George, Jacob Aaron
Service number: O-1010693
Age: 29
Born: Fayerdale, Patrick County, Virginia
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Family:
Jacob Aaron George, Sr. (father)
Eulalia Muriel (nee Jolley) George (mother)
John Jolley George (brother)
Julian Barton George (brother)
Doris Margaret George/Brill (sister)
Torrey (nee Copenhaver) George (wife) married February 19, 1944
Rank: Captain
Function: Tank Officer
Battalion: 17th Tank Battalion
Division : 7th Armored Division
Company: C
Date of death: September 19, 1944
Status: Killed In Action
Place of death: Metz, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France
Spot: Not available
Last known duty: Last known duty, between Sillegny and Metz, France
Awards: Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Grave number: Plot J, Row 21, Grave 19
Cemetery: Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, Lorraine, France
Date of enlistment: Reported for duty on May 31, 1941, Baltimore, Maryland.
Other information :
Mining town of Fayerdale, Virginia is now under water.
We would like to thank member BarryC for the following
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Jacob A. George, Jr. (ASN: 0-1010693), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 17th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 September 1944, near Metz, France. Captain George's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
CAPT. George, Jacob Aaron
Service number: O-1010693
Age: 29
Born: Fayerdale, Patrick County, Virginia
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Family:
Jacob Aaron George, Sr. (father)
Eulalia Muriel (nee Jolley) George (mother)
John Jolley George (brother)
Julian Barton George (brother)
Doris Margaret George/Brill (sister)
Torrey (nee Copenhaver) George (wife) married February 19, 1944
Rank: Captain
Function: Tank Officer
Battalion: 17th Tank Battalion
Division : 7th Armored Division
Company: C
Date of death: September 19, 1944
Status: Killed In Action
Place of death: Metz, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France
Spot: Not available
Last known duty: Last known duty, between Sillegny and Metz, France
Awards: Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Grave number: Plot J, Row 21, Grave 19
Cemetery: Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, Lorraine, France
Date of enlistment: Reported for duty on May 31, 1941, Baltimore, Maryland.
Other information :
Mining town of Fayerdale, Virginia is now under water.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Jacob A. George, Jr. (ASN: 0-1010693), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 17th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 September 1944, near Metz, France. Captain George's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
CAPT. George, Jacob Aaron
Service number: O-1010693
Age: 29
Born: Fayerdale, Patrick County, Virginia
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Family:
Jacob Aaron George, Sr. (father)
Eulalia Muriel (nee Jolley) George (mother)
John Jolley George (brother)
Julian Barton George (brother)
Doris Margaret George/Brill (sister)
Torrey (nee Copenhaver) George (wife) married February 19, 1944
Rank: Captain
Function: Tank Officer
Battalion: 17th Tank Battalion
Division : 7th Armored Division
Company: C
Date of death: September 19, 1944
Status: Killed In Action
Place of death: Metz, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France
Spot: Not available
Last known duty: Last known duty, between Sillegny and Metz, France
Awards: Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Grave number: Plot J, Row 21, Grave 19
Cemetery: Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, Lorraine, France
Date of enlistment: Reported for duty on May 31, 1941, Baltimore, Maryland.
Other information :
Mining town of Fayerdale, Virginia is now under water.
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