George Menichios was born April 14, 1890 in Megalopolis Greece. On October 4, 1918 he was killed in action when his company was engaged in a fierce battle in the Montrebeau Woods, which was part of the famous St. Mihel and Meuse-Argonne Offensives. He is buried close by in the Meuse-Argonne Cemetery, 26 miles northwest of the city of Verdun. He was cited for gallantry in action and special meritorious service. The Boston City Council, on September 12, 1921, authorized a square in his memory at the junction of Arlington and Boylston Streets. Now, the community decided to honor him by re-dedicating the square to the eminent Greek of Diaspora.
The re-dedication ceremony will take place tomorrow in the center of Boston, Saturday, May 5 2012 at 1:30 pm, in memory of the great Greek fighter. The square, called George Menichios Square, expects be flooded by Greek-Americans honoring their ancestor.
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