KRELL, GEORGE F.

Four Schuylkill County boys were reported killed in action, several others, including the husband of a former Ashland girl, were reported wounded or missing by the War Department yesterday.

Killed were: Marine Warrant Officer George Krell, Tamaqua, killed [October 5, 1944] in the Pacific Theater of war.

Historian’s note: WO George F. Krell died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the head.