The GEORGE ENGLAND File George Wesley England — a World War II veteran and native of Connecticut — was an Avon resident for over four decades • Here is a synopsis of his life — his family, military service, career and more: Born — October 13, 1924 Died — November 23, 2022 Age — 98 Hometown at birth — Manchester, CT Hometown at death — Avon, CT Parents — George J. and Helen D. England • oldest of four children Wife — Carolyn Ellen (Dailey) England Born — October 18, 1927 Died — January 12, 2022 Age — 94 Hometown at birth — Rockville, CT • village in Vernon Hometown at death — Avon, CT Military Service • World War II veteran — Pacific Theater • U.S. Navy — June 1943 to April 1946 • Age upon joining Navy — 18 • Navy Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-111 • Aerial Gunner and Flight Engineer B-24 Liberator • PBY Catalina flying boat Military Awards • Distinguished Flying Cross — highest U.S. military award for exceptional aviation achievement • WWII Victory Medal • Navy Combat Aircrew Wings • Admirals Unit Commendation • Air Medal — five bronze stars • Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal — three stars • Philippine Liberation Ribbon — one star
George England and Shiba — his crew’s German shepherd mascot during WWII
George England was a man of the community — he joined a number of local clubs as he neared retirement age Volunteer Service Avon-based VFW Post 3272, Avon Lions Club, Avon Veterans Memorial Committee, American Red Cross, CCSU Veterans Project, Connecticut Eye Bank, Favarh, Farmington Valley Men’s Club, Meals on Wheels, Saint Francis Hospital Mended Hearts and more • Citizen of the Year — Avon-Canton Rotary Club Source — George England obituary • CarmonFuneralHome.com
Education • Monson Academy, MA — now Wilbraham & Monson Academy • University of Connecticut • former Connecticut Engineering Institute • Degree — Mechanical Engineering Career • IBM — hired in 1951 after graduating — served 38 years • Managed offices in tristate area — primarily in New York City • Returned to Hartford office in 1980 — moved to Avon same year • Retired — 1989 TODAY MAGAZINE – www.TodayPublishing.net – DECEMBER 2022
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