- SURNAME
Pelley
- FORENAME
George Oliver
- UNIT
511 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company I)
- RANK
Private First Class
- NUMBER
39616721
- DATE OF DEATH
17th December 1944
- AGE
21
- GRAVESITE
Ronan Cemetery, Ronan, Montana, USA
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Charlo, Lake County, Montana
born 07.09.1923 Saint Ignatius, Montana, USA
father Robert Lee Pelley (1886-1981)
mother Georgia Luella (nee Andrews) Pelly Vold (1891-1948)
entered service 4.3.1943 Butte, Montana
award Silver Star
WIA 15.12.1944 Leyte, Philippines
DOW Leyte, Philippines
** Citation shows Europe**
DATE OF DEATH:
17-Dec-1944AWARD:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/pelley-george-o.39294/CITATION:
Silver Star : Corporal George O. Pelley (ASN: 39616721), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, in action in the European Theater of Operations in December 1944. On that date a wounded man had fallen in the midst of a continued barrage of grenades. Private Pelley went forward despite the increased enemy fire to bring the soldier back to safety and was mortally wounded shortly after recovering his comrade. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/91376FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68867417/george-oliver-pelley
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