George Tilles Jr. (original) (raw)

George Tilles Jr. (March 29, 1894 – October 26, 1958) was president of the International Hat Company during World War II. Under Tilles, International Hat become one of the two dominant manufacturers of fiber pressed military pith helmets for the United States Army, Marines, and Navy. The Tilles Memorial City Park in Oran, Missouri is named in his honor.