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WHITFORD, Edward Albert - Date of
birth
16 September 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington -
Hometown
Spokane County, Washington
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39459931 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
335th Infantry Regiment,
84th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 16 | 1 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Albert E. Whitford (father)
Mabel G. (Connery) Whitford (mother)
More information
Pvt Edward A. Whitford graduated from Gonzago High School, where he played basketball, baseball and foorball and attended Gonzaga University.He was reported wounded in action on 3 December 1944. After recovering, he returned to his unit.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.newspapers.com - Spokane Daily Chronicle - 18 April 1945, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - Gonzaga Preparatory School Yearbook 1945