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Pfc. George Trillet, 24, was killed in action in France July 30, 1944, by a German sniper while serving in the 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division of the Army. Originally assigned to work with a general, he instead volunteered to go to the front lines. While overseas in Europe, George met Margaret “Peggy” Josephine Cosgrove, from Ireland. After finding out that she was pregnant, George had written to his parents stating that he would be bringing Peggy and their child home after the war. Unfortunately, he never returned to the United States with his love, who gave birth to a little girl September 22, 1944, two months after George fell in battle. Instead, Peggy and their daughter remained in Ireland. At the time of his death, George had two brothers also serving–Pvt. Raymond at Camp Fannin, Texas and Daniel in North Africa. He is buried at Valley Memorial Cemetery.
Born: December 30, 1919
Enlistment/Induction:
Killed in Action: July 30, 1944
A photo of Ann (George Trillet's daughter) and her husband with sons Jonathan on the left and Darren on the right (grandsons of George Trillet)
Photo of George Trillet's love, Margaret "Peggy" Cosgrove, courtesy of Ruthie Trillet-Burr
From: Ruthie Trillet-Burr
Date: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Subject: Pfc George Trillet
To: Ella Sartain
Hello, my name is Ruthie Trillet-Burr originally from Spring Valley and currently I’ve in Granville. Pfc Trillet was my Uncle, my dad’s brother. I would be happy to give you information regarding my Uncle George. There is an amazing backstory to my uncles history long after he was Killed by a German Sniper in WWII.
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George’s story:
From what I know, my Uncle George Trillet was born December 30, 1919 (the 5th of 7 Children). He was killed in Germany, by a German Sniper, on July 30th, 1944.
He was assigned to work with a General, and then chose to go to the front lines.
He met Margaret Josephine Cosgrove while in Europe. She was from Ireland. They had found out she was carrying his child and had planned on returning to the United States. He had written to my grandmother and grandfather about Peggy. Unfortunately, he never made it home with his love, Margaret (Peggy). Peggy gave birth to a little girl, Margaret Ann Cosgrove on September 22, 1944.
It was many years later our family found out about Peggy and Ann, I believe she was in contact with a cousin of mine in Chicago, Billie Desimone and my Uncle Art Trillet, who lived in Spring Valley.
Ann (George’s daughter) married Columbus Mackey and they had two sons, Darren and Jonathan Mackey. We are in contact with both Darren and Jonathan, they live in Armagh, Ireland.
Sincerely Ruthie
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