George I. Falgout

Infobox Military Person
name= George Irvin Falgout
born= birth date and age|1922|10|28
died=
placeofbirth= Raceland, Louisiana
placeofdeath= KIA at Guadalcanal


caption= George I. Falgout
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Navy
serviceyears= 1942
rank= Seaman Second Class
commands=
unit= USS "San Francisco"
battles= World War II *Battle of Guadalcanal
awards= Navy Cross
laterwork=

George Irvin Falgout, born 28 October 1922 in Raceland, Louisiana, enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve 19 February 1942. He was killed in action in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal 12 November 1942, while serving in "San Francisco" (CA-38), heavily damaged in the battle. Seaman Second Class Falgout was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his great heroism and determination to defend his ship even at the cost of his life, when he remained at his gun, firing at a Japanese aircraft until it crashed into his station.

Namesake

In 1943, the destroyer escort USS "Falgout" (DE-324) was named in his honor.

ee also

References

:DANFS
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/f1/falgout.htm Falgout] , "Dictionary of Naval Fighting Ships".