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George Epstein

PFC in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co D, 3rd Platoon

ASN#12140498 Casualty: Wounded

Born 1920 in NY

County of residence at enlistment: New York County, NY
Other residence(s): Brooklyn, NY in 1942
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Notes: Rank changed from PVT in GA Roster to PFC per New York Area Leave List; Purple Heart; GO #34, HQ SP TRS, 12th A Gp, 4 Apr 45. Enemy Action, 13 Mar 45. Pickard, Germany.
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; Awards and Decorations; WWII Army enlistment record; Bernie Mason Company D Roster; signature on NAZI Banner at hmtcli.org

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