George Poole

Personal Information

Birthplace: Hagerstown, Maryland

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 47th Infantry Regiment, Anti-tank Company

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Mar 18, 1943

Discharged: Oct 28, 1945

Honored By: Spouse, Gladys; Children: George, Sharon, Pat; and Grandchildren

Biography

George Poole served with Co. A, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, and as acting platoon sergeant of the Anti-tank 47th Regiment of the 9th Division. During his military service, he saw action in campaigns at Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge. He received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal.