George, Jacob A., Jr.

Date of death:: September 19th, 1944 (near Sillegny/Moselle department, region Lorraine, France)
Buried on:: Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: J. Row: 21. Grave: 19.
Service number:: O-1010693
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Captain Jacob A. George Jr. is buried at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-Avold/Lorraine, France.

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Company C, 17th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: 1944

Citation:
"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."

Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 60 (1944).