George Padar
Bio
George Padar was born in Matesalka, Hungary, on March 8, 1941. At the end of World War II, he left Hungary as a refugee, with his family being sponsored to come to the United States to work on a farm in upstate New York. He completed the ROTC program at Cornell University, where he studied wildlife sciences. In 1963, George joined the United States Army, serving for several decades through various conflicts, including Desert Storm. He explains how his military work related to his own experiences as a refugee in Europe. His personal life has always been closely connected to his military service, as he dedicated himself to helping people who found themselves in situations similar to his own.
Video Clips
Joining the Military
George Padar explains that he enlisted in active duty military service in 1963 instead of moving with his parents. He recalls being assigned to Fort Knox before being deployed to Germany as an officer. Before this, he participated in ROTC at Cornell University, where he studied wildlife management.
Share YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hblRby4cuI&start=252&end=338
Share from this page:
https://koreanwarlegacy.org/interviews/george-padar#clip-1
Embed:
Desert Storm
George Padar shares his experiences in the Civil Affairs Unit, where his primary responsibility was to win the hearts and minds of the local population regarding the refugees. He also collaborated with government and non-government organizations to support refugees suffering in war-torn areas.
Share YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hblRby4cuI&start=660&end=871
Share from this page:
https://koreanwarlegacy.org/interviews/george-padar#clip-2
Embed: