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VAIL, Archie Homer - Date of
birth
7 April 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Downsville, Delaware County, New York -
Hometown
Otsego County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32944819 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
120th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Finding of Death - Date of
death
13 August 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Saint-Barthélemy, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 39 | 5 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Homer W. Vail (father)
Jennie A. (Miller) Vail (mother)
Frederick W. Vail (brother)
Ruby J. Vail (sister)
Mary E. (Aldrich) Vail (wife)
More information
Pvt Archie H. Vail was a chauffeur before he enlisted in Utica, New York on 17 September 1943.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, Enlistment Record / www.archives.gov, www.abmc.gov, National Archives / www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - New York State Census 1925 / 1930 US Census / Family Tree / WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com