On September 18, 1945 he took another Night Vision Test with a Radium Plaque Adaptometer and passed 10/10.  On January 31, 1946 my father was transferred to the Receiving Barraks, Shoemaker, California (reasons are "classified"); transferred to the U.S. Naval Barraks, Air Transport Squadron Twelve, Treasure Island, California.   

He received his Notice of Seperation (Honorable Discharge) from the U.S. Navy on January 23, 1947, but officially re-enlisted as Class V6USNR under Commandant 9th Naval District the following day January 24, 1947.  On April 2, 1948 his rate was changed to ADE2; on April 19, 1950 he submitted a change of address to Meeker, Colorado.  On April 25, 1951 he submitted another change of address -- to Basilone Homes, California.  I assume now, that he had hoped to leave poverty behind while seeking prosperity in the Golden State of California.  

My father worked for Lockheed, in Burbank, California and later went to work for Flying Tiger Lines, Inc. while on furlough with Lockheed.  He was Honorably Discharged from the Navy on January 23, 1955.  

Our father was kind- hearted and gave his time to help others -- without hesitation.  He was, naturally, mechanically inclined and loved to work with his hands.  He was a strong, dedicated, hard-working man who loved and respected nature and all living things.  He instilled truth and upright morals in his family by taking us four children to church and teaching us about the bible -- how to give to, and, respect the poor.  He took us camping in remote scenic places to experience nature in all its splendor.  He was loved by all who knew him.  He was the "rock" in our family and he is still very deeply missed by his children.  

In a letter, dated July 16, 1997, a close friend of my father's wrote, "My Recollections of George Nau: I met George right after I hired on at Flying Tigers in July of 1955."  "He was working in the Engine Build-up Shop, overhauling and repairing engine oil coolers and various other types of heat exchangers used on FTL aircraft.  However, this was only one of many skills George possessed.  He was one of the most dedicated employees I have had the pleasure to work with.  He was soft spoken and never seemed to get upset when something went haywire."  

He continues: "The FTL mechanics were on strike at this time."  The mechanics that had been on strike were now back to work and those who crossed the picket lines were considered their enemies.  So those of us who worked during the strike sat at one table at breaktime and lunchtime and the rest sat by themselves.  George was very influential in getting the two factions back together.  His easy going ways and his much needed skills made him the perfect person to calm the roiled waters.  In less than a year the Build-up Shop was having picnics with all attending....".  

"During my first month at FTL I had an accident with my car which punched a hole in the radiator.  I tried to have it repaired at several shops and was told by all that it was not repairable and I would have to buy a new one.  I just started working and could not afford a new radiator so I was hitch- hiking to and from work.  George heard about this from someone and offered to stop by my place and see if he could fix it.  The next day he stopped and picked me and the radiator up on his way to work.  That evening, with the permission of our boss, we stayed and repaired the radiator like new and he took me back home.  He would accept nothing for his time and told me he was glad he had the skills to help.  I had that car for the next eight years and never had a radiator problem."