7th Infantry Division-49th Artillery Batallion Troops fighting on Kwajalein

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Memorabilia

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Camp Roberts

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Battle of Attu

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The Big Picture
A movie from the National Archives

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Kwajeline Battle

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Camped out at
Schofield Barracks

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Guestbook

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Surrender of Korea to American Forces Flag Ceremony Sept 10, 1945

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Review of 7th Division
Territory of Hawaii
May 11, 1944

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International Dateline
Certificate

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Promo List Web Page
Sept 12, 1945

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Promo List
Original Copy
Sept 12, 1945

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U.S.S. Flasher Troop Transport Newsletter
November 11, 1945

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"
Job
Well Done"
Letter



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. Phillipines, 1945
Taking a break with a friend.
Leyte, Phillipines, 1945


Two Phillipine natives. One carries bundle on head. Picture also shows beach which is about 25yds.from where we lived.Two Phillipine natives. One carries bundle on head. Picture also shows beach which is about 25yds.from where we lived. Feb 1945.

 


This is the Seventh Infantry Division cemetery on Okinawa
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.



Map of Okinawa and the Kwajalein area






Ribbons and Medals Awarded George A. Smith


American Defense Medal

Philllipine Liberation with one bronze star

WWII Victory
Medal

Asia-Pacific Campagin with 4 bronze stars and arrowhead


American Defense Medal

Philllipine Liberation with one bronze star

WWII Victory Medal

Asia-Pacific Campagin with 4 bronze stars and arrowhead


Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal

AmericanCampaign
American Campaign Ribbon

Marksman
Marksman


The Southwest Wave
October 7, 1945

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Korean Liberation

 

Aubrey Hickey, Louis Schriff and George Smith all served in the 49th Artillery Battalion

Aubrey Hickey, Louis Schriff and George Smith sitting on Jap gas tank.

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Bush-Wacking in the South Seas-A manual for the 7th Division

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Pete, the House Boy
Pete, the "Houseboy"


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