George Philip Gustafson was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 8. 1894. He received his education in the public schools, graduating from the Sycamore, High School, and then entering the University of Illinois, from which he graduated in 1916. He then entered the employ of the Goodrich Rubber Company, remaining with that firm until his admittance to the First Officers Training Camp at Fort Sheridan. Upon receiving his commission he was given orders to proceed overseas, being with the first group of Fort Sheridan officers to depart, sailing on September, 1917. After a short course of further study in France. LT Gustafson was assigned to the 26th Infantry, with which regiment he remained until his death, which was brought about by a heavy concentration of gas thrown over by the Germans. After about ten days in the hospital Lieutenant Gustafson succumbed from the effects of the attack. He was unmarried. LT Gustafson enjoyed the friendship of Theodore Roosevelt and was in the battalion of Major Theodore Roosevelt. Jr.

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