George I. Falgout, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

George I. Falgout

Recipient of the Navy Cross

Date of Birth: 28-Oct-1922

Place of Birth: Raceland, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 19-Nov-1942

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About George I. Falgout

  • George Irvin Falgout (born 28 October 1922 in Raceland, Louisiana), enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve 19 February 1942.
  • He was killed in action in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal 12 November 1942, while serving in San Francisco (CA-38), heavily damaged in the battle.
  • Seaman Second Class Falgout was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his great heroism and determination to defend his ship even at the cost of his life, when he remained at his gun, firing at a Japanese aircraft until it crashed into his station.

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