Happy Birthday to Bulge veteran George Merz!

George Merz turned 96-years-young today! 

George (818 MP CO VIII CORPS) keeps very BUSY and active with the Battle of the Bulge Association (BOBA). Last Fall, George participated in two Livestreams about Battle of the Bulge with BOBA historian Jim Triesler.

Click here to watch George Merz during BOBA’s first-ever Livestream event in October 2020 (co-sponsored by Va War Memorial and Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield).

Also, check out GEORGE MERZ’s follow-up interview from December 16, 2020 – the 76th Anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge.

Thank you, George, for all you do for B.O.B.A. to educate us on what happened during your service, especially in Bastogne! We hope you have a wonderful and Happy Birthday!

Pictured above: Last Fall, George (at right) took a flight on the Missouri “Show Me” B-25 Bomber in Bowman Field, Louisville, KY. (Photo Credit: Betty Doggendorf)