Harold Huston George
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.
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 (aged 49) Darwin, Australia |
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| Service/ | Air Service, United States Army United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1916-1942 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-9605 |
| Unit | Air Service, United States Army |
| Commands held | Far East Air Force 5th Interceptor Command 31st Pursuit Group 94th Pursuit Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star |
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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