GEORGE L MILAN - PVT
- HOMETOWN:
- atlantic city
- COUNTY:
- Atlantic
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- March 30, 1945
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- August 25, 1967
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Army
- RANK:
- PVT
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
George L. Milan was born on March 30, 1945. His home of record is Atlantic City, NJ. As a young boy, George served as an altar boy at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Pleasantville, NJ. George attended Pleasantville High School. He was called "Skip" by his family and friends.
George enjoyed baseball, basketball and football. He loved all sports. His talent was dancing. He was a member of the Pleasantville Drum and Bugle Corps. Before enlisting in the US Army in 1965, George worked at McDonald's as a cashier.
In the Army, he attained the rank of Private (PVT). He completed his basic training at Fort Dix, NJ. Milan arrived in Vietnam on January 13, 1967. He served as a paratrooper with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.
Milan was killed in action on August 25, 1967, by rifle fire during a combat operation.
Milan is buried in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville, NJ. His mother and two sisters accepted his Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals, which were awarded posthumously.
Sources: Anita Adams (aunt) and NJVVMF.
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