- SURNAME
Mikel
- FORENAME
George James
- UNIT
503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company F)
- RANK
Private
- NUMBER
7032312
- DATE OF DEATH
22nd February 1945
- AGE
25
- GRAVESITE
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines. Plot N, Row 16, Grave 61
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Crawford County, Wisconsin
born 13.10.1919 Crawford County, Wisconsin, USA
father Charles James Mickel (1886-1954)
mother Mary (nee Lucas) Mickel (1881-1964)
2 years college
civil occupation skilled amusement, recreation & motion picture
29.05.1940 entered service
KIA Corregidor Island, Philippines
awarded Silver Star Medal
Note family name Mickel, George changed his to Mikel.
DATE OF DEATH:
22-Feb-1945AWARD:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/mikel-george-james.60793/CITATION:
Silver Star : For gallantry in action on 19 February 1945, at Corregidor, Philippines. Private Mikel, a platoon runner, voluntarily and without orders placed himself in an exposed position from which he directed mortar fire on a strongly held enemy position consisting of a concrete railroad out. Private Mikel, although exposed to intense enemy fire, maintained his position, disregarding his personal safety and directed the mortar fire of his platoon in such a manner that heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy. His outstanding performance of duty, disregard of personal safety and outstanding courage reflect great credit on him and the military service.
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56784254/george-james-mikel
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