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The body of Sgt.George Gialas,22,321 Greene St.,Belle Vernon,killed in action Feb.18,1945,near the village of Kleinblittersdorf,Germany,while leading his squad against the enemy,will arrive in Charleroi on Tuesday,April 11,1948 at 9:56 a.m. The remains will be taken to the Toner Funeral Home,Belle Vernon,and military services will be held on Thursday. Sgt.Gialas was awarded the order of the Silver Star,post-humously by order of the Commanding General Charles D.Carle,A.G.D. and presentaion of this was made to the parents,Mr.and Mrs.,Steve Gialas of Belle Vernon,who survive with one sister,Angelina. George Gialas was an outstanding athlete before his graduation from Belle Vernon High School with the class of 1941. He was chosen All-county end for his football prowess with BVHS. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of Monessen and the Belle Vernon Musical Society.

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