Hamden Memorial Day Hero: George August Saddig

We asked our readers to send us stories of their loved ones who served the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard or Coast Guard to honor them this Memorial Day.

This was sent in by Tracy Saddig-Sheppard of Hamden.

Name of Memorial Day Hero

• George August Saddig

Relationship to Nominee

• Granddaughter

Details of Service

• George August Saddig served from August 1, 1922 - August 15, 1993 in the U.S. Army, Private First Class, World War II, 30th Infantry Division (The Old Hickory), 113th Field Artillery. He was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic efforts on February 20, 1945. He was also awarded 5 Battle Stars: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), and Central Europe. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon. George was raised in the Spring Glen section of Hamden, CT. After the war, he settled with his wife, Anne, in East Haven, CT, where she still resides.
  
  

Patch thanks George August Saddig for his service.

Would you like to see your loved one featured? Here is how to submit their story:

1. Email a jpeg photo to wendy.mitchell@patch.com
2. In the subject line, write your town’s name. Ex: “Anytown Memorial Day Hero”
3. All in one email, along with the photo, please send the following information:

• Hero’s name
• Date of birth/death
• Rank, branch and years served
• War/place served
• Town and state they’re from