George S. Herrington
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
George S. Herrington served during World War II in the U.S. Navy from July 13, 1942, until February 3, 1945.
He was assigned to USS SC-512. His rank was Ship’s Cook 1st Class.
Mr. Herrington was born on August 29, 192_, in Agracola, Mississippi, the son of Ada and Rufus Herrington. He graduated from Alba High School, Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall Veteran History Form; veteran’s account (see below)
While aboard SC-512, the skipper came and asked me, as the cook, to make him some eggs Benedict for breakfast. I told him no way was that going to happen. “I am the ship’s cook, not the officers’ cook.” I thought I was going to be in a whole lot of trouble, but no more was ever said or brought up again. All went well after that.
