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Whittier College

Hall of Fame

George Krueger

George Krueger

  • Class
  • Induction
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Baseball

1917-1962

George came to Whittier College from Van Nuys High School where he was Student Body President.

He won varsity letters in Football in 1936,37,38, and in Baseball in 1937,38,39. 

He was All Conference in Baseball S.C.I.A. 1938 AND 1939. 

Captain Baseball Team 1939.

Active in Student Government. 

Enter the U.S. Marine Corp as a career man. 

Served in South Pacific 1st Battalion 2nd Division at Guadalcanal and Tarawa.

Badly wounded at Tarawa.

Received Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and Purple Heart Awards. 

Coached Little League and other youth sports after retirement.

Died September 5, 1962

 

 

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