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George Francis Kerchner (22 February 1918 in Baltimore - 17 February 2012 in Midlothian) was a American Second Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards

 * Combat Infantryman Badge
 * Distinguished Service Cross on 20 June 1944 as Second Lieutenant in D Company, 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion
 * Purple Heart
 * Presidential Unit Citation