August 3, 1921 – October 30, 2002
George Shipston
Personal Information
Birthplace: Niagara Falls, New York
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: Hqs Detach. U.S. Forces
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Sep 22, 1942
Discharged: Apr 22, 1946
Highest Rank: Staff Sargeant
Honored By: Wife, Shirley and his children and grandchildren
Biography
George was a Staff Sergeant stationed at the European Theatre of Operations Headquarters. He was a V-Mail Technician and received the EAME Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal
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