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KILLBY, Herbert Arthur - Date of
birth
3 September 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Launan Onterio, Canada -
Hometown
Troy, Oakland County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36562767 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Medical Detachment,
289th Infantry Regiment,
75th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
24 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Maldingen, Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | 26 |
Immediate family
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Members
Herbert J. Killby (father)
Christobel E. (Davies) Killby (mother)
Lilly E. Killby (sister)
Joan B. (Laughlin) Killby (wife)
More information
Pfc Herbert Killby was killed by a landmine.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Family Tree
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Des Philippet, Erin Fox (grandson)