Harold Huston George
Military Person
1892 – 1942
Who was Harold Huston George?
Harold Huston George 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, commanded the 5th Interceptor Command 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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- Born
- Sep 14, 1892
United States of America - Died
- Apr 30, 1942
Darwin - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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