George Ray Tweed

George Ray Tweed
Born(1902-07-02)July 2, 1902
Oregon, United States
DiedJanuary 16, 1989(1989-01-16) (aged 86)
Crescent City, California, United States
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Years of service19221948
Rank Lieutenant
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit with "V" Device

George Ray Tweed (July 2, 1902 – January 16, 1989) was a decorated radioman in the United States Navy who served during World War II. He is most famous for evading Japanese capture for two years and seven months after the surrender of the U.S garrison on Guam in 1941.