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THOMPSON, William John - Date of
birth
27 January 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts -
Hometown
Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31354086 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
67th Armored Field Artillery Battalion,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
8 October 1944 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 3 | 34 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Seward Thompson (father)
Eva V. Thompson (mother)
Edna V. Thompson (sister)
Clifton E. Thompson (brother)
More information
Pvt William J. Thompson enlisted in Boston, Massachusetts on 29 April 1943.It is mentioned that Pvt William J. Thompson has been part of a Medical Service attachment.
Source of information: Cor van den Burg, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com - Veteran's Service Department, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930/1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet