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MANNERS, Herbert Carl "Bert" - Date of
birth
25 June 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33248966 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Ammunition Bearer -
Unit
E Company,
2nd Battalion,
330th Infantry Regiment,
83rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
20 December 1944 - Place of
death
Gey, Hürtgen Forest, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 8 | 31 |
Immediate family
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Members
John A. Manners (father)
Kathryn A. (Himes) Manners (mother)
Sara E. Manners (sister)
Harry M. Manners (brother)
Joseph O. Manners (brother)
Blair A. Manners (brother)
Earl J. Manners (brother)
Guy W. Manners (brother)
Melda A. Manners (sister)
Betty A. Manners (sister)
Harold E. Manners (brother)
More information
Pfc Herbert C. Manners worked as a mechanic.He enlisted in Altoona, Pennsylvania on 30 July 1942.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, www.archives.gov - Enlistment Record, www.abmc.gov, ABMC/ National Archives / Katy Leisering / www.wwiimemorial.com, CWGC/ABMC / Sue / www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census US, Family Tree / Veteran Compensation Application File, www.83rdinfdivdocs.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet / Sue