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BURKETT, Leroy Dean - Date of
birth
23 June 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Roxobel, Bertie County, North Carolina -
Hometown
Prince George County, Virginia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
20361274 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
120th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
11 November 1944 - Place of
death
Würselen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| O | 1 | 7 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William J. Burkett (father)
Annie (Gregory) Burkett (mother)
William J. Burkett Jr. (brother)
Elmer G. Burkett (brother)
Mildred E. Burkett (sister)
Essie M. Burkett (sister)
Ila G. Burkett (sister)
Lois L. Burkett (sister)
Florence J. Burkett (sister)
Waverly L. Burkett (brother)
More information
S/Sgt Leroy D. Burkett graduated from Hopewell High School in 1940.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930 Census, www.oldhickory30th.com, North Carolina Birth Index
Photo source: Des Philippet, www.findagrave.com, Hopewell High School - 1940