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BARBER, William Edward - Date of
birth
27 February 1920 -
Age
24 -
Place of birth
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York -
Hometown
Bergen County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32920536 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
HQ Company,
2nd Battalion,
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
1 February 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 7 | 4 |
Immediate family
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Members
William E. Barber (father)
Ruth M. Barber (mother)
Ralph E. Barber (brother)
Marion C. (Lesser) Barber (wife)
Carol L. Barber (daughter)
More information
Pvt William E. Barber enlisted in Newark, New Jersey on 5 May 1943.
Source of information: Tjarco Schuurman, Kathy McDermott, WW2-Airborne.us, NARA, WW2memorial, www.ancestry.com - OneWorldTree / U.S. Draft Cards for Young Men / 1930/1950 census, Bergen Evening Record - 7 March 1945
Photo source: Peter Schouteten