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RITCHEY, Ernest Martin - Date of
birth
22 November 1914 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas -
Hometown
Grand County, Utah
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38462907 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
117th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 October 1944 - Place of
death
Palenberg, 1 mile northwest of Ubach, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 9 | 22 |
Immediate family
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Members
Howell J. Ritchey (father)
Maude (Rice) Ritchey (mother)
Charley J. Ritchey (brother)
Clarice E. Ritchey (sister)
James K. Ritchey (brother)
Bennie A. Ritchey (brother)
Leola L. (Bean) Ritchey (wife)
More information
Ernest Ritchey entered the service on 18 June 1943 at Fort Sam, Houston, Texas.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Sheree Dowdle, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com, www.oldhickory30th.com
www.ancestry.com - Utah, Military Records
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet