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NIEMEYER, Louis Chris - Date of
birth
1 December 1919 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Washington County, Texas -
Hometown
Precinct 7, Washington County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38158713 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
117th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
5 October 1944 - Place of
death
Ubach, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 8 | 41 |
Immediate family
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Members
Fritz Niemeyer (father)
Emma Niemeyer (mother)
Willie Niemeyer (brother)
Otto Niemeyer (brother)
Robert Niemeyer (brother)
Albert Niemeyer (brother)
Elsie Niemeyer (sister)
More information
Pfc Louis C. Niemeyer enlisted at Fort Sam, Houston, Texas on 21 May 1942.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.oldhickory30th.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet