George rendered extraordinary services to our country, Princeton, and our class.

He entered the Army in 1944 as a private, re-enlisted and, during the next 33 years, rose through the ranks to become a brigadier general. His first postwar tour was in Germany, where, in 1953, he met his (and our) beloved “Mickey” (Margaret Montgomery).

Next came — inter alia — Vietnam, Tokyo, “Disneyland” (George’s term for the Pentagon), and the Army War College. His many decorations included Bronze and Silver stars, the Legion of Merit, and the Army Commendation Medal.  

George re-entered Princeton in 1977 as a sophomore, and, in 1980, was the last of our tribe to graduate. He then became head of the University’s development office. He revived and led, for many years, Princeton’s ROTC Alumni Advisory Council, adding to the quality of its program.

He served ’47 with the same dedication. He was our president (1987 to 1992) and our special gifts chair. Our 50th yearbook contains two special pieces by George: a copy of his tribute to departed classmates given at our 45th, and his report on military services rendered by ’47ers during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

George died Dec. 21, 2009. We tender this celebration of his life to Mickey, their two sons, and eight grandchildren.

Undergraduate Class of 1947