U.S. Army

Jason E. George

November 3, 1970 to May 21, 2009

Jason E. George, known as "JG" or "George," was born in Bakersfield and graduated from Tehachapi High School in 1988. He distinguished himself academically and athletically, participating in Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, the California Scholarship Federation, National Honor Society, and other programs. He later attended West Point and was commissioned after graduating in 1994. George was killed near Baghdad on May 21, 2009, when an improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted patrol.

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1994

Burial

Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin, California

Portrait Sponsor

VFW Post 12114, Tehachapi