1923 - 2005 (81 years)
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| Name |
Lee, George William |
| Birth |
8 Jun 1923 |
Illinois  [1] |
| Gender |
Female |
| Reference Number |
LEE.G005 |
| _FGRAVE |
187806375 |
| Military Service |
World War II, United States Army [1] |
- George served fir tears ub the U.S. Army, transporting troops and supplies while stationed in England during World War II; he received the Bronze Star for his service.
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United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)
In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,… |
| Death |
8 May 2005 |
Neighbors Nursing Home, Byron, Ogle County, Illinois [1] |
| Person ID |
I55108 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
19 Aug 2024 |
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| Notes |
- Obituary from the Register Star, 5/11/2005, pg. 11:
George W. Lee, 81
Belvidere - George W. Lee, 81, a lifelong belvedere resident, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. He was born June 8, 1923, in souther Illinois to Ivan and Naomi (Waller) Lee. he attended school in southern Illinois. George married Velma Soine in 1946 in Cisne; she died in 1958 [sic 1959]. In 1964, he married Elma Paul in Durand; she died in 1997. George served fir tears ub the U.S. Army, transporting troops and supplies while stationed in England during World War II; he received the Bronze Star for his service. George loved our country, and showed that through is deep patriotism. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the VFW. George was known for handing out gum, candy, or whatever he had in his pocket to the neighborhood kids. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and they were very special to him.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, in First Baptist Church, Belvidere, with the Rev. Rex Rogers officiating. Burial in Charter Oak Cemetery.
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| Sources |
- [S9280] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Lee, Velma M. and George W., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144003755/velma_m_lee), none. (Reliability: 2).
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