George C.
Birrell
Navy
Yaphank
George C. Birrell was born in West
Orange, New Jersey on April 21, 1907. He was the son of Agnes and
John Birrell.
Mr. Birrell first entered the service on
December 1, 1940 serving with the U.S. Army Engineers at Camp Upton
until December 13, 1942. On December 15, 1942 he enlisted in the
U.S. Naval Reserve and was placed on inactive duty.
Mr. Birrell was ordered to report to the
U.S. navy Recruiting Station, New York, NY on March 15,th 1943. On
December 23rd, 1946 the Chief of Naval Personnel took
pleasure in forwarding his congratulations in giving an award for
meritorious conduct as a member of the Naval service. A ribbon bar
of the Navy Unit Commendation was awarded to the 71st
Naval Construction Battalion for exceptionally meritorious service
in support of military operations against Japanese forces in the
(Ryukyu?) Islands from April 1, 1945 to June 27, 1945. Mr. Birrell
was discharged as a Carpenters Mate 1st Class as Navy
(CB) V-6 USNR