SSgt Barger #13279094
MOS: 31E20 Field Radio Operator.
George was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in the little town of Howard. He was estranged from his family in Pennsylvania and had relocated to SW Florida prior to his tour in Vietnam.
He joined the Army and was a career military man. George arrived in Vietnam 7
November 1968, and was assigned to HHD, 44th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Group, 1st Signal Brigade, USARV.
George died in his bed of an unknown illness in Bien Hoa Province, Vietnam.
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The Express, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 27, 1969, Page 4
Spec Barger, Vietnam, Dies
Specialist 6 George H. Barger, 53, formerly of Howard, was found dead in bed last Wednesday, in Vietnam, according to word received by local relatives. A military funeral will be arranged for him.
A career man, Spec. Barger had had 21 years of military service. He had been in Vietnam only two months, after three years of duty in West Germany.
His wife, Maria, formerly of West Germany, is now living in Florida.
Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, George R. Barger of Beech Creek, and a daughter, Mrs. Paul Fye, Mill Hall R.D. 2, children of his marriage to Mrs. Evelyn Gardner Barger, also of Beech Creek; a brother, Robert, State College; a sister, Mrs. Donald Burchard, Jersey Shore, and four grandchildren.
Before joining the service, Spec. Barger attended the Williamsport Technical Institute and worked for a time at Avco Lycoming Division in Wlliamsport. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in State College, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose and Elks lodges.
MOS: 31E20 Field Radio Operator.
George was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in the little town of Howard. He was estranged from his family in Pennsylvania and had relocated to SW Florida prior to his tour in Vietnam.
He joined the Army and was a career military man. George arrived in Vietnam 7
November 1968, and was assigned to HHD, 44th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Group, 1st Signal Brigade, USARV.
George died in his bed of an unknown illness in Bien Hoa Province, Vietnam.
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The Express, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 27, 1969, Page 4
Spec Barger, Vietnam, Dies
Specialist 6 George H. Barger, 53, formerly of Howard, was found dead in bed last Wednesday, in Vietnam, according to word received by local relatives. A military funeral will be arranged for him.
A career man, Spec. Barger had had 21 years of military service. He had been in Vietnam only two months, after three years of duty in West Germany.
His wife, Maria, formerly of West Germany, is now living in Florida.
Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, George R. Barger of Beech Creek, and a daughter, Mrs. Paul Fye, Mill Hall R.D. 2, children of his marriage to Mrs. Evelyn Gardner Barger, also of Beech Creek; a brother, Robert, State College; a sister, Mrs. Donald Burchard, Jersey Shore, and four grandchildren.
Before joining the service, Spec. Barger attended the Williamsport Technical Institute and worked for a time at Avco Lycoming Division in Wlliamsport. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in State College, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose and Elks lodges.
SSgt Barger #13279094
MOS: 31E20 Field Radio Operator.
George was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in the little town of Howard. He was estranged from his family in Pennsylvania and had relocated to SW Florida prior to his tour in Vietnam.
He joined the Army and was a career military man. George arrived in Vietnam 7
November 1968, and was assigned to HHD, 44th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Group, 1st Signal Brigade, USARV.
George died in his bed of an unknown illness in Bien Hoa Province, Vietnam.
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The Express, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 27, 1969, Page 4
Spec Barger, Vietnam, Dies
Specialist 6 George H. Barger, 53, formerly of Howard, was found dead in bed last Wednesday, in Vietnam, according to word received by local relatives. A military funeral will be arranged for him.
A career man, Spec. Barger had had 21 years of military service. He had been in Vietnam only two months, after three years of duty in West Germany.
His wife, Maria, formerly of West Germany, is now living in Florida.
Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, George R. Barger of Beech Creek, and a daughter, Mrs. Paul Fye, Mill Hall R.D. 2, children of his marriage to Mrs. Evelyn Gardner Barger, also of Beech Creek; a brother, Robert, State College; a sister, Mrs. Donald Burchard, Jersey Shore, and four grandchildren.
Before joining the service, Spec. Barger attended the Williamsport Technical Institute and worked for a time at Avco Lycoming Division in Wlliamsport. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in State College, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose and Elks lodges.
MOS: 31E20 Field Radio Operator.
George was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in the little town of Howard. He was estranged from his family in Pennsylvania and had relocated to SW Florida prior to his tour in Vietnam.
He joined the Army and was a career military man. George arrived in Vietnam 7
November 1968, and was assigned to HHD, 44th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Group, 1st Signal Brigade, USARV.
George died in his bed of an unknown illness in Bien Hoa Province, Vietnam.
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The Express, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 27, 1969, Page 4
Spec Barger, Vietnam, Dies
Specialist 6 George H. Barger, 53, formerly of Howard, was found dead in bed last Wednesday, in Vietnam, according to word received by local relatives. A military funeral will be arranged for him.
A career man, Spec. Barger had had 21 years of military service. He had been in Vietnam only two months, after three years of duty in West Germany.
His wife, Maria, formerly of West Germany, is now living in Florida.
Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, George R. Barger of Beech Creek, and a daughter, Mrs. Paul Fye, Mill Hall R.D. 2, children of his marriage to Mrs. Evelyn Gardner Barger, also of Beech Creek; a brother, Robert, State College; a sister, Mrs. Donald Burchard, Jersey Shore, and four grandchildren.
Before joining the service, Spec. Barger attended the Williamsport Technical Institute and worked for a time at Avco Lycoming Division in Wlliamsport. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in State College, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose and Elks lodges.
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