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BURTON, Joe Robert - Date of
birth
15 April 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Royston, Madison County, Georgia -
Hometown
Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34829833 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
117th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 October 1944 - Place of
death
Palenberg, 1 mile northwest of Ubach, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 4 | 13 |
Immediate family
-
Members
James Burton (father)
Carrah Burton (mother)
Raburn Burton (brother)
George Burton (brother)
More information
Joe Burton graduated from Elberton High School ans attended bussiness school prior to working at the Central of Georgia Railway.He enlisted in November 1943 and was sent overseas eight months later.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com, www.oldhickory30th.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet , The Atlanta Constitution - 20 December 1944