George MacKeigan- 298th Engineer Combat Battalion, WWII, WW2

George W MacKeigan

Source: ww2enlistment.org
Name George W MacKeigan
Serial Number 31205219
State Massachusetts
County Suffolk
Rank Private
Selectees - Enlisted Men
Birth Year 1911
Enlist Date 09/23/1942
Enlistment Place Boston Massachusetts
Term Duration of War, Plus 6 Months
Nativity British North America Or Canada Or Labrador Or Newfoundland
Race + Citizenship White, Citizen
Education 2 Years High School
Civilian Occupation Attendants, Hospitals And Other Institutions, N E C
Marital Status Single, Without Dependents

Listed in the June 1944 Journal
Event: 986, 1400 June 11/44
Lt Stafford, Pvt Wellzien, Pvt Bembenek, Pvt MacKeigan arrive, having completed their mission with the 299th engr C Bn

Listed in the 298th Journal July 1944
1090 1500 July 18/44 The following named 0 & EM, this unit, are authorized to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge per GO 26, Hq FUSA, dtd 17 June 44, for extra ordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty in action in the initial assault of the northern Coast of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. These men were atchd to the 237th Engr C Bn at the time for which the citation is awarded:Pvt George W. Mackeigan

Listed in August 1944 Journal
Entry No. 2004 - 0800 - Aug 21/44
Pvt George W. MacKeigan 31205219, Med Det, awarded Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in action against the enemy on 6 June 1944 while landing on coast of France (Gen Order #49 Ha VII Corps, dtd 18 Aug 44)

Listed in 26 June 1944 official correspondance of individuals awarded the Purple Heart.
AWARD OF PURPLE HEART Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, the Purple Heart is awarded to Private George W. Mac Keigan, 31205219, of this unit, for wounds received in action against the enemy on 6 June 1944 in France. Entered military service from Massachusetts.

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