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WELLEVER, James Merle - Date of
birth
27 June 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Niagara, Marinette County, Wisconsin -
Hometown
Niagara, Marinette County, Wisconsin
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36808835 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
13th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 December 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 17 | 28 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Frank Leroy Wellever (father)
Ruby A. (Paige) Wellever (mother)
Arthur P. Wellever (brother)
Frank W. Wellever (brother)
John P. Wellever (brother)
Glenn E. Wellever (brother)
Laverne M. Wellever (sister)
Grace E. Wellever (sister)
Lloyd E. Wellever (brother)
More information
Pvt James M. Wellever's brothers Frank and Glenn also served during the war.
Source of information: Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930 and 1040 Census, Ironwood Daily Globe
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Susan Linton, Leah Bergeman (niece)