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COURSEY, John Patrick - Date of
birth
12 April 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois -
Hometown
Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36989249 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
179th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Finding of Death - Date of
death
19 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Lichtenberg, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 34 | 53 |
Immediate family
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Members
John Coursey (father)
Jane A. (McGrath) Coursey (mother)
William Coursey (brother)
James Coursey (brother)
Jane Coursey (sister)
Daniel Coursey (brother)
Marie (Taft) Coursey (wife)
Jaqueline Coursey (daughter)
More information
John Coursey was employed by the North Shore railroad.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, 1940 US Census, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Peter Schouteten