Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist’s Mate, First Class
Service Number	283 61 93
Birth Date	January 22, 1920
From	San Francisco, California
Decorations	Silver Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date	October 25, 1944
Location	Formosa Strait near Turnabout Island
Circumstances	Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks	George was born in Republic, Pennsylvania.

Photo and information courtesy of Ken Siegfried, grandnephew.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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