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BURKHART, Lawrence W - Date of
birth
14 July 1914 -
Age
30 - Place of
birth
Ohio -
Hometown
Marietta, Washington County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35403669 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
E Company,
2nd Battalion,
36th Armored Infantry Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Finding of Death - Date of
death
17 September 1944 - Place of
death
Approximately 1 km southeast of Werth, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 43 | 41 |
Immediate family
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Members
Edward J. Burkhart (father)
Sarah J. (Muth) Burkhart (mother)
Thurmon T. Burkhart (brother)
Thelma E. Burkhart (sister)
Paul E. Burkhart (brother)
Alma C. Burkhart (sister)
Bernice I. Burkhart (sister)
Gilbert C. Burkhart (brother)
Gerald V. Burkhart (brother)
Robert G. Burkhart (brother)
Opal L. (Mugrage) Burkhart (wife)
Robert E. Burkhart (son)
James E. Burkhart (son)
More information
Lawrence Burkhart enlisted on 11 May 1942.His remains were found by a German civilian in May 1945, lying on the ground. He was not buried due to the fact there were mines in the area.