George Otto Peshel US Army. He was born on August 16, 1914. He was the son of Charles O. Perchel, and Martha Perchel. He was also the brother of 2nd Lieutenant, Alfred W. Peshel KIA, and Violet Perchel of 727 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, California. His father was Jewish and his mother was Christian they were from Elsterwerda Germany. The family immigrated from Germany to Grande Prairie Canada. The family immigrated to the United States in 1926. George entered the US Army on June 14, 1935 at the age of 20. In October 1940 he was 6 foot 4 inches tall weighed 192 pounds he had hazel eyes and blonde hair. He marred Marie Violet Schaffer on August 2, 1941. He was discharged on May 20, 1974 after almost 29 years of service. He died on September 5, 1974 at the age 60.

 

the 1930 United States Federal Census

the 1940 United States Federal Census

in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957

in the California, Death Index, 1940-1997

in the U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947