Olney Advocate, January 6, 1944:  Pfc. George Armsey, popular Olney young man and former star athlete at Olney high school, who was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.,  died December 11, 1943 due to an accident, while he was filling a field range with white gas. As he loosened the cap on the tank, the escaping fumes sprayed on the hot burner and ignited.  His clothing caught afire and although the other men in the galley smothered the flames as quickly as possible, he suffered second and third degree burns about the hands and face. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, but in spite of all medical aid rendered, he died twenty hours later.

"Little Red" as he was known to the men in his outfit was one of the most popular men in the organization. He was in action in the southwest Pacific, according to word received here from his brother, Capt. James Armsey, U.S. Signal Corps, stationed at Sacramento, Calif., George was serving with a Replacement Battalion of the Marines.

George was the youngest son of former Olney Chief of Police and Mrs. William H. Armsey, born September 9, 1922.

While attending Olney high school he starred in football and basketball, making conference teams in both sports. Following graduation from high school he was employed by the Pure Oil Company here.

Surviving are one brother, Capt. James Armsey and one sister, Frances, both of Sacramento, Calif.