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George Dong, far left, was given a citation for his efforts of running a mess hall with efficiency during World War II. He said it was a very difficult job because so many of the servicemen “were hillbillies and were drunk all the time.” This photo was used by the U.S. Army as a recruitment tool.

George Dong, far left, was given a citation for his efforts of running a mess hall with efficiency during World War II. He said it was a very difficult job because so many of the servicemen “were hillbillies and were drunk all the time.” This photo was used by the U.S. Army as a recruitment tool.

November 11, 2020

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Veteran recalls World War II, Korean service
November 11, 2020 1 a.m.

Veteran recalls World War II, Korean service

Dong served in the 411th Field Artillery in the European Theater, stationed in England and Germany. He was one of the approximately 20,000 Chinese Americans who served. Later, he served stateside with the Army National Guard during the Korean War.