Bio: George, Thomas (Promoted to Major – Aug 1968)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: George, Missling, Pixly

---------Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 19 Sep 1968

A former Owen (Clark Co., Wis.) man has been promoted to the rank of Major. He is Thomas George, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. George of Turtle Lake, and son-in-law to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Missling of rural Withee.

He was formally promoted to the rank of Major in the U.S. Army on August 26, 1968. Col. William Pixly, M.C. Commander of Medical Training Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas promoted Major George in the presence of fellow officers, his wife Gloria and two daughters, Shannon and Tara.

Major George, a career officer, is presently the Chief of Plans and Operations at the training center.

He has served a tour of duty in German and Vietnam, and is now stationed at Fort Sam Houston.