7174. George Franklin10 Nichols (Susie Frances9 Wagner, Lucy Frances(Fanny)8 Allgood, Spencer7, Edmund6, Edward5, William4 Algood, Edward3 Allgood, William2, Edward1 Algood) was born in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA February 6, 1918. George died May 4, 2010 in Placentia, Orange Co., CA. OBIT: George Franklin Nichols of Placentia, died peacefully on May 4, at the age of 92. His wife, Barbara, preceded George in death in 1984. His great-niece, LeAnn; two sons, Jeffrey and Christopher; sister, Betty Walker, of Texas; and many other relatives and friends survive him. George is a World War II veteran, and a member of the 34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division, the first US Division deployed to Europe in WWII. He was captured by Germans in North Africa and held as a POW for 26 months. He was discharged in 1945, and awarded the Bronze Star. George moved to California and worked for the LA Times for 40 years, from 1945-1985. Upon retiring, George moved to the Hacienda Senior Park, in Placentia, where he lived happily, making great friends and memories. George was a lifetime member of Elks Lodge #1917, Culver City (58 years) and a member of American Legion Post #277, Placentia (23 years). Services will be held at Hacienda Senior Park Clubhouse, 161 E. Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia on Friday May 7, at 3 p.m.
He married Barbara Jane Cagwin August 5, 1945 in Los Angeles Co. CA. Barbara was born September 16, 1921 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA. Barbara was the daughter of Chesley D Cagwin and Hattie M. Lee. Barbara died April 20, 1984 in Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA.
George Franklin Nichols and Barbara Jane Cagwin had the following children:
17789 i. Jeffrey Lee11 Nichols (living).
17790 ii. Christopher Kim Nichols (living).
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