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Harold H. George

Harold Huston George
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Harold Huston George
Nickname(s) "Pursuit" George
Born 14 September 1892
Lockport, New York
Died 29 April 1942 (1942-04-30) (aged 49)
Darwin, Australia
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Service/branch Air Service, United States Army
United States Army Air Corps
United States Army Air Forces
Years of service 1916-1942
Rank US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier general
Service number 0-9605
Unit

Air Service, United States Army

Commands held 31st Pursuit Group
Far East Air Force
Battles/wars

World War I Victory Medal ribbon.svg World War II Victory Medal ribbon.svg
World War I
World War II

Awards Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star

Air Service, United States Army

World War I Victory Medal ribbon.svg World War II Victory Medal ribbon.svg
World War I
World War II

Harold Huston George (14 September 1892 – 29 April 1942) was a general officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He began his military career before World War I when he enlisted as a private in the 3rd New York Infantry Regiment. Joining the Air Service, he became an ace in France in 1918, credited with five aerial victories.

George, known as "Pursuit" George to distinguish him from Harold L. George ("Bomber" George), commanded the 5th Interceptor Command (Provisional) on Luzon following the attack by Japan on the Philippine Islands, then directed the remnants of the Army's air forces in the Philippine Islands after Far East Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton evacuated to Australia on 24 December 1941.


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