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GRAHAM, Henry Earl - Date of
birth
3 October 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Syracuse, Hamilton County, Kansas -
Hometown
Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39379863 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
13th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
28 November 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 10 | 73 |
Immediate family
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Members
Earl H. Graham (father)
Matilde E. Graham (mother)
Evan J. Graham (brother)
Irene (Museat) Graham (wife)
More information
S/Sgt Henry E. Graham was employed by the Potlach Forest Company.He enlisted in July 1941.
He was wounded twice previously and each time was returned to action. For this wounds he was two times awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
His older brother, T/Sgt Evan J. Graham was reported missing in action on 20 April 1944 and his name is inscribed on the Tablets of the Missing at North Africa American Cemetery.
Source of information: www.wwiimemorial.com, Lewiston Morning Tribune - 19 December 1944,
www.ancestry.com - 1930 census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Lewiston Morning Tribune - 19 December 1944