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HILLMAN, Fernald Jackman - Date of
birth
27 January 1914 -
Age
30 - Place of
birth
Duxbury, Washington County, Vermont -
Hometown
New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31465297 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
334th Infantry Regiment,
84th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
20 November 1944 - Place of
death
In the area between Prummern and Beeck, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 6 | 24 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Everett C. Hillman (father)
Donna M. (Jackman) Hillman (mother)
Everett J. Hillman (brother)
Rhoda H. Hillman (sister)
Frances D. Hillman (sister)
Mabel A. Hillman (wife)
Robert Hillman (son)
More information
Pvt Fernald J. Hillman graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont.He enlisted on 25 April 1944 at Fort Devers, Massachusetts.
Source of information:Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - WWII Jewish Servicemen Cards / 1920/1930/1940 Census / Vermont Birth Records, www.fold3.com - WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Aldrich Library