George Tilles Jr.
George Tilles Jr. (March 29, 1894 – October 26, 1958) was president of the International Hat Company during World War II. Under Tilles, International Hat become one of the two dominant manufacturers of fiber pressed military pith helmets for the United States Army, Marines, and Navy. The Tilles Memorial City Park in Oran, Missouri, is named in his honor.
George Tilles Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1894 Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Died | October 26, 1958 (aged 64) St. Louis County, Missouri |
| Occupation | President of International Hat Company |
| Parent(s) | George Tilles Sr. Ella Wormser Tilles |
| Relatives | Cap Tilles (Uncle) |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.