George Best

George S Best served his country in World War II with the 461st Bombardment Group .

Information on George Best is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on SSGT Best. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to George Best's military record please contact us.

06/26/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 1327

Newport OR

06/26/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 1327

Newport OR

07/12/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 1771
Newport OR

08/17/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 2598
Grand Junction CO

08/31/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2982
CHICAGO IL


The information on this page about George Best has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

This information is by no means complete, we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession.

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