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George Ficklen
First Name:
George
Middle Name:
M.
Last Name:
Ficklen
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was awarded the Purple Heart and cited for gallantry after the Buna Mission in 1942. After recovering in Australian hospitals, he was offered service in the U.S., but he elected to remain in the Pacific theater. He was made Company Commander and led his men at New Guinea and Luzon, where he was killed in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College publication
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 1940, Riverside Military Academy graduate
Biographical Notes:
Military Details
Military Rank:
Captain
Military Unit:
32nd Division
KIA Date:
2/22/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Luzon, Philippines
Military Details:
Buna Mission, Ft. Devens, MA, Leyte, Luzon, Philippines, Saidar and Hollandia, New Guinea
Awards:
Bronze Star - for meritorious achievement on Leyte - 2/14/1945, Purple Heart
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin