George H. O'Brien Jr.
George Herman O'Brien Jr. | |
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George H. O'Brien Jr., Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | September 10, 1926 Fort Worth, Texas |
| Died | March 11, 2005 (aged 78) Midland, Texas |
| Place of burial | Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1949–1963 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines |
| Battles / wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart (×2) |
| Alma mater | Texas Tech University (BS) |
| Other work | Petroleum geologist |
George Herman O'Brien Jr. (September 10, 1926 – March 11, 2005) was a United States Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor, the United States's highest military decoration, for his actions during the First Battle of the Hook in the Korean War.