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George E Wahlen

August 8, 1924 - June 5, 2009

Last living Medal of Honor recipient in Utah. MOH received for service as Navy Corpsman during battle of Iwo Jima, 1945. Live member of the Marine Corps League, Lt Serge B. Simmons Detachment #1159 in Ogden. Was a "Veteran's Veteran," cared deeply about veterans and was actively involved in veteran activities until his death. Loving husband to Melba for 63 years, father of Jolene, Christine, Pam, Blake and Brock, 26 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

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