George Nelson CHRISTOPHER

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George Nelson CHRISTOPHER

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George Nelson CHRISTOPHER. Baker 3rd Class (BKR3) USNR. Born 23 March 1923 at Rushville, Rush Indiana USA to William Lewis and Grace Evelyn Christopher, nee Wilbur of Bluebird Inn, Selma, Indiana. 1930-1940 resided with his parents and siblings at North Spencer Street, Rushville, Rush, Indiana. Killed aged 20 by a guided bomb explosion on USS SAVANNAH and was flown to Malta along with 25 other men for burial.
Amendment to his age as being 20 years and not as given in the records as 23 years.
Laid to rest 13 September 1943 in Plot G. Grave 115 Capuccini Military Cemetery, Malta.
Now at rest in East Hill Cemetery, Rushville, Indiana.

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Thank you for this summary about my Uncle George. However, there are two errors in the article about George Nelson Christopher. His father was William Lewis Christopher, and George was 20 years old when he was killed.
 
Thank you for this summary about my Uncle George. However, there are two errors in the article about George Nelson Christopher. His father was William Lewis Christopher, and George was 20 years old when he was killed.
Thank you for your message. I have amended George's age to 20 and not 23 as given in the records. Sorry about his father's christian name, a typing error!!
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