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HIXSON, Luther Kennedy - Date of
birth
18 December 1913 -
Age
31 - Place of
birth
Alverton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35500426 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
401st Glider Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 December 1944 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 7 | 20 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Walter M. Hixson (father)
Alice I. Hixson (mother)
Robert B. Hixson (brother)
Midred I. Hixson (sister)
Mary A. Hixson (sister)
Leda M. Hixson (sister)
More information
Luther K. Hixson enlisted 26 March 1942.
Source of information: Carla Mans, Youngstown Vindicator - 27 March 1945, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Youngstown Vindicator - 27 March 1945