Foley, George L.
Pfc. George L. Foley, son of Mrs. Clara Swartz, graduated from Manitou High School; husband of the former Eillen O'Brien. Entered Army in July, 1944, trained in Camp Wolters, Texas; served in England, France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, and Germany, where he was wounded in action May, 1945. Awarded Good Conduct Medal, ETO Ribbon with on Battle Star, Combat Inf. Badge, the Purple Heart. (as per original 1940's publication)
The following information is from the book, "History of Tillman County (OK), Volume II", a 1978 publication of the Tillman county Historical Society and is used with their consent. Pfc. George L. Foley is listed on page 352 of the publication with vets from Manitou, OK. It states, "He later reenlisted, was sent to Fairbanks, Alaska, and was killed in an automobile accident on Sunday, April 28, 1947."
