George Watson

Military Person

1915 – 1943

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Who was George Watson?

George Watson was a private in the United States Army who was killed in action during World War II. He was one of seven African-American soldiers to receive the Medal of Honor for their actions during World War II, and the only one of the seven to earn his medal while serving in the Pacific Theater.

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Born
1915
Birmingham
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Colorado State University
Lived in
  • Birmingham
Died
Mar 8, 1943
New Guinea

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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