Rank/Rate	Fireman, Third Class
Service Number	287 46 13
Birth Date	October 11, 1920
From	Pryse, Kentucky
Decorations	Purple Heart
Ship	USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death	December 29, 1941
Location	Mariveles Bay, Philippine Islands
Circumstances	Killed in attack on Canopus by heavy bombers
Remarks	George was born in Estill County, Kentucky.

Photo courtesy of Edwin Chaney, nephew.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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