Sammy George was born at Tecoma, Elko County, Nevada, some twenty-five years ago. Up until the time of his entry into the army, he had always been the mainstay of his mother, who was never in very good health. In August, 1918, he helped to fill a quota from his county, entering the service from Cohre. He soon proved himself to be a brave and ready American soldier. While stationed at Fort Stevens, Oregon, his company was called out to fight a forest fire. Sammy so exposed himself in fighting the flames and to the bitter cold of the weather, that he contracted pneumonia, and from it never recovered. He died at the post on the 10th day of October, 1918, leaving behind him his name as a patriot who was willing to give, and did give, his all for his Country.

The remains of the brave Indian boy were brought back to his native hills in Elko County, and buried with military honors at Montello. “He was a splendid soldier,” said one of his officers who knew his service. “He was a splendid boy,” said the mother whose son had forever gone from her: “he was always good to his mother.” As the years go by, Nevada and Elko County will not forget the Indian lad who courageously marched away with his white brothers in the ranks, and who, when danger appeared, stood his ground and laid down his life in the great cause common to all true Americans. His mother, Babe George, of Montello, Nevada, and his sister, Martha, of the same place, survive him. They gave all they had to the Nation; the Nation will honor them as well as their soldier for their great sacrifice in its name.