George Allison Smith, served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He went in as a Private and advanced to a Tech Sergeant. He belonged
to the 49th Field Artillery Battalion under Eric. B. Sundling, 1st Lt.
He served in the battles for Attu,
Kiska, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Leyte, Okinawa, the Phillipines and Korea.
A graduate
of Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, he also attended Los Angeles City College.
He was an accountant with Shell Oil Co. before being inducted. His induction came
on October 27, 1941, at Fort McArthur. His tour of duty ended on November 17, 1945
as Tech-Sergeant.
He was a supply noncommissioned officer (tech sergeant) with the 49th F.A.B. He supervised
4 other supply men and clerks in the issue of clothing, equipment, rations, guns
and ammunition. He also handled payroll and managed salvage duty about once every
week in the latter stages of the war. He took inventory and kept records of all incoming
and outgoing supplies.
Taking a break with a friend.
Leyte, Phillipines, 1945
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Two Phillipine natives. One carries
bundle on head. Picture also shows beach which is about 25yds.from where we lived.
Feb 1945. |
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This is the Seventh Infantry Division cemetery on Okinawa
in the Ryukyus. Here rest the gallant dead who so unselfishly paid the supreme price
for freedom. May they rest in Peace. |
Ribbons and Medals Awarded George A. Smith
American Defense Medal
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Philllipine Liberation with one bronze star
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WWII Victory
Medal
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Asia-Pacific Campagin
with 4 bronze stars and arrowhead
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