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George DeHaven Obituary
Born in Bryn Mawr, Pa. survived by his wife of 67 years, Lissy Andersen DeHaven and father of Andrea, Michael, Patricia, Christine and Elizabeth. George joined the Army immediately after high school graduation in 1948 and retired as a Command Sergeant Major from Fort Monroe after 30 years of Service. He continued as US Army civil service at Fort Monroe for 17 additional years. Service tours included Germany, France, Korea and Vietnam (twice). His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal w/ 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and Superior Civil Service medal.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at Parklawn Memorial Park on Thursday, March 5 at 10AM. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to your local food bank in George's memory.
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Christine Kearnes
November 26, 2023
Dear dad,I want to thank you for being my role model and teaching me it is best to accomplish goals with honesty and kindness.Your giving heart ,your ability to take care of others was a gift for me to witness.I miss you dearly.The gate is narrow.peace
Jon
March 13, 2022
I met Michael, son of Command Sergeant Major DeHaven. He is a kind soul, and I enjoyed speaking with him. I thank all those who came long before me, and to those like CSM DeHaven who have helped keep The United States the great Nation it is today.
Thanks
Moreland Houck
May 31, 2021
In October 1951 I was assigned to George's section in the 332ndCRC in Heilbronn, Germany. In the Spring of 1952 we set up operations in Hof Back to Heilbron for the winter of 1952-1953. In Spring 1953 we went to Coburg and were still there when I left for discharge in November. I never saw or heard from George after that but thought of him from time to time. Although not close we were friends. 70 years ago but happy memories. A good soldier. May he rest in peace.
SFC Darwin R. Maring USA Ret
June 12, 2020
Command Sergeant Major DeHaven was my sergeant Major when I was stationed in Germany in the 26th Signal Bn. He was by far the absolute best and most professional Command Sergent Major that I was honored to serve under. RIP CSM DeHaven
Eboni
February 29, 2020
My condolences to the family. I pray family and friends help you through this difficult time and that God grants you the comfort and peace that you need to cope with your loss.
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