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| Last Name: | George |
| First Name: | W |
| Middle Initial: | Winger |
| Home State: | Columbus |
| County or Town: | 1918 |
| Year or Date born: | 1943 |
| Year or Date died: | Navy |
| Branch of service: | Army |
| Location(s) served: | Italy |
| Where buried?: | Florence American cemetery |
| What did you learn with this action?: | George W. Winger died in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" - one of the most daring raids of WW2. "Vulgar Virgin" was the nickname of his plane. He was awarded with the Distinguished flying cross, the purple heart, and the air medal. |
| What inspired you about this individual to do something in your life to make a difference?: | He was a very brave individual that gave his life for the freedoms we enjoy today. |
| Submitter Name: | Evan10161 |
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