DOVER - George Fred Krauss Gysgt. U.S.M.C. Retired, formerly of Mantua, N.J., passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Mr. Krauss was born Nov. 12, 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Fred Krauss and Helen Krauss. George entered the USMC Oct. 6, 1945, he received his basic training for about two months at Paris Island and then left with the 6th Marine Division to Tsing Tao in North China. He served there, guarding outposts and repatriating Japanese troops. He left North China in December 1947 and went to Japan. From Japan he went to the U.S. shortly thereafter. He was then on sea duty with the U.S.S. Huntington (1948). Following sea duty he served at Camp LeJeune (October 1949). After discharge October 5, 1949, George was awaiting a police job in New York City. He was serving in the United States Marine Reserves. He was called, October 1950, back into the Marines and went to Camp LeJeune, attached to the 2nd Division. He trained reservists. George was then sent to Korea in 1952. He served with the Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, First Marines Division. He served with a Rifle company on both the east and west coast of Korea. His MOS was machine guns and mortar. George served in Korea from March 1952 to July 1952 when he was evacuated on a hospital ship (U.S.S. Repose). In Korea George defended outposts, frequently feared for his own life, was overrun several times, viewed United States and enemy dead. He regularly took incoming rounds and took part in trench warfare which included hand-to-hand combat. George lost many close friends "all the time". George received basic military medals and left Korea in July 1952. George re-enlisted in the Marines and made it a career until April 1966. During that time he worked with infantry platoons and was a gunnery sergeant. After his military career, he worked for the United States Postal Service at 30th and Market Street, in Philadelphia, Pa., for 22 years. Mr. Krauss was an avid New York Giants and Yankees fan as well as the New Jersey Devils fan. He enjoyed working out at the gym three times a week and going to the casinos, being involved with family birthdays with his children and grandchildren and Christmas was his favorite holiday. Mr. Krauss was a member of DAV, Fleet Reserve Assoc., Purple Heart Assoc, and AMVETS. USMC Former Company Gunny John Margie, a good friend of George's, both started the 1st Marine Division in Wenonah, N.J., 1964 a truly proud time for both Veterans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Josephine C. Krauss; his sister, Rose; brothers, Fred and John Krauss. He is survived by his sister, Agnes (John) Cantarelli, of Holtsville, N.Y.; his daughters, Carolyn Feldman (Donald, Jr.), of West Deptford, N.J. and Joanne Krauss (Susan Sawyer), of West Deptford, N.J.; grandchildren, Daniel N. Feldman, Courtney M. Reid, Brittany L. Feldman, Devon N. Hellick. George also had a loving companion for 15 years his girlfriend, Ruth F. Hancock; and their dog, Zoey, whom George loved with all his heart. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.