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CHITWOOD, Raymond Hudson - Date of
birth
14 December 1922 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Maryneal, Noland County, Texas -
Hometown
Los Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38122251 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
120th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 October 1944 - Place of
death
Alsdorf, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 12 | 42 |
Immediate family
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Members
Thomas P. Chitwood (father)
Grace (Graham) Chitwood (mother)
Velma Chitwood (sister)
Clarence Chitwood (brother)
Ezra Chitwood (brother)
Lena S. Chitwood (sister)
Don P. Chitwood (brother)
Charlie A. Chitwood (brother)
Larkin R. Chitwood (brother)
More information
Pfc Raymond H. Chitwood enlisted at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas on 7 July 1942, the same day as his brother Charlie A. Chitwood.The two brothers had remained together through all their training until Raymond was sent over in August 1944, just two months before he was killed. Charlie saw only about two months overseas service.
His brother T/Sgt Charlie A. Chitwood is buried next to him.
Their brother Donald also served in the European Theater.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930/1940 Census, Withrow Family Tree / Texas Birth Certificate, www.oldhickory30th.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, New Mexico State Library Santa Fe