George Halas in World War II

George Halas entered the Navy again in 1942,serving as a lieutenant commander where he served overseas for twenty months under the command of Admiral Chester Nimitz.  His duties were supporting the welfare and recreational activities of the Seventh Fleet.

During this time he was awarded a Bronze Star and was released from duty in 1946 with the rank of captain.

He began coaching the Chicago Bears again and that same year met with Army Chief of Staff Dwight D. Eisenhower and Navy Chief of Staff , Admiral Chester Nimitz and Air Force Chief of Staff General Carl Spaatz and offered to set up an annual  charity football game with the Bears as hosts.  Proceeds would go to  armed forces relief agencies.

By mid-1957, proceeds from the game were $438,350.76.