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CRYER, Alton Howard - Date of
birth
19 January 1923 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas -
Hometown
Travis County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38367110 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
346th Infantry Regiment,
87th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 February 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 27 | 16 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Alfred R. Cryer (father)
Lillie E. (Sloan) Cryer (mother)
Jesse J. Cryer (brother)
Pauline L. Cryer (sister)
Velma Cryer (sister)
Thelma L. Cryer (sister)
Robert B. Cryer (brother)
Russell F. Cryer (brother)
Beulah M. (Holden) Cryer (wife)
More information
S/Sgt Alton H. Cryer was a plumber. He was sent overseas in October 1944.His brother Jesse also served in Europe.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Austin American Statesman 6 July 1945