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DERRICK, Johnathan A - Date of
birth
2 August 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
North Huntington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Trafford, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33704838 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
325th Glider Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
2 October 1944 - Place of
death
Mook, the Netherlands
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 1 | 10 |
Immediate family
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Members
William H. Derrick (father)
Anna I. (Warey) Derrick (mother)
Grace C. Derrick (sister)
Anna R. Derrick (sister)
William W. Derrick (brother)
George W. Derrick (brother)
Joseph B. Derrick (brother)
Emma E. Derrick (sister)
Ruth P. Derrick (sister)
Catherine (Fellers) Derrick (wife)
More information
Pvt Johnathan A. Derrick enlisted in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on 26 November 1943.He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Molenhoek, the Netherlands.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / WWII Enlistment Record / Headstone and Interment Record / Veteran Compensation Application File, www.ww2-airborne.us
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet