S/Sgt. George Haack Killed in Action

Haack enlisted at Fort Dix, N.J., on March 6, 1942.

He served in 48th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division.

Born Dec. 11, 1913, the son of Anna and Frank Haack, he is survived by brothers Joseph, John, and Walter, and sisters Dorothy and Anna.

SSgt. Haack was repatriated and interred at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey.

His service ID is 32246442

Haack, S/Sgt. George M. (32246442) - Company C

Died: September 8, 1944 - vic. Maizieres-les-Metz, France

Last Duty Location: vic. Maizieres-les-Metz, France on September 8, 1944

MOS: 653 (Squad Leader)

Home State: NJ

Buried at: Holy Cross Cemetery; North Arlington, NJ Blk-26 Sec-F Tr-J Gr-80 1B

American Legion Post 70 Memorial

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48th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, Historian of the 7th Armored Division Association, Wesley Johnston,  http://www.7thArmdDiv.org/48aib.htm