George H. Palmer
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
George H. Palmer entered into the Army on August 12, 1943, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Mahtowa, Minnesota.
He served as a Corporal with Company M of the 362nd Infantry Regiment in Rome-Arno, Northern Apennines, and Po Valley, Italy.
He was wounded in action in Italy on November 9, 1944.
Mr. Palmer was awarded the following: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars, World War II Victory Medal and two overseas service bars.
He was honorably discharged November 11, 1945, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 237.
