George Anselm Talus
Era: Not Available
Military Branch: Navy
George Anselm Talus entered the Navy January 3, 1919. He served as a Chief Machinist’s Mate aboard the Navy Hospital Ship USS Solace, which rescued 14 survivors of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington after it was sunk in the Pacific Theater. He also served aboard the following battleships, cruisers, and destroyers during his Naval career: USS Montgomery, USS Henshaw, USS Savannah, USS Arkansas, USS North Dakota, USS West Virginia, USS Pillsbury, USS Sacramento, USS Tennessee, USS Pope, USS Tatnuck, USS New York, and USS Hull. He retired from the Navy in 1940 but was recalled to active duty and was serving at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, when that base was attacked by Japanese naval and air forces. Discharged May 22, 1945.
