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George Thomas Gearty Jr 1926 - 2004

George Thomas Gearty Jr of Saint Helena Island, Beaufort County, SC was born on May 14, 1926 in The Bronx, Bronx County, New York United States, and died at age 77 years old on January 9, 2004 in Saint Helena Island, Beaufort County, SC. George Gearty was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery Section 66 Site 83 Boundary Street, in Beaufort.

George Thomas Gearty Jr

Saint Helena Island, Beaufort County, SC 29920

May 14, 1926

The Bronx, Bronx County, New York, United States

January 9, 2004

Saint Helena Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 29920, United States

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Introduction

George T Gearty Jr is the son of George Gearty (1902-1962) and Florence Furey (1906-1964). He was born on May 14, 1926 in The Bronx, Bronx County, New York, United States. He enlisted on May 29, 1944, at Ft. Dix in New Jersey. He chose to join the Air Corps Private Reserves and served until June 16, 1946. George attained the rank of Tec 4 in the US Army during World War II, making his contributions an integral part of the war effort. He was married to Gloria M. Gearty (1926-2021).
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1926

Birthday

May 14, 1926

Birthdate

The Bronx, Bronx County, New York United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His father George Gearty was born in 1902 in New York City, New York, USA and he passed away in 1962 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. His mother Florence Furey was born in 1906 in New York City, New York, USA and she passed away in 1964 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
Nationality & Locations

George was born in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA and grew up in the City.
Early Life & Education

At the time of his enlistment, he had completed three years of high school.
Military Service

George T Gearty Jr., identified by military serial number 12231527, stepped into the realm of military service with an enlistment on May 29, 1944, at Ft. Dix in New Jersey. He chose to join the Air Corps Private Reserves, a group distinct from the Regular Army Reserve and the Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps, who were actively serving under the Thomason Act. George's enlistment terms exemplify his commitment – he enlisted for the duration of the war or any emergencies, with an additional six months, a period subject to the discretion of the President or in accordance with the law. His military journey commenced on May 29, 1944, marking the commencement of his service to his nation. This dedicated service extended until June 16, 1946. George T Gearty Jr. attained the rank of Tec 4 in the US Army during World War II, making his contributions an integral part of the war effort.
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2004

Death

January 9, 2004

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Saint Helena Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina 29920, United States
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Beaufort National Cemetery Section 66 Site 83 Boundary Street, in Beaufort, Sc 29902
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