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HARBERT, Joseph L - Date of
birth
1922 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Oklahoma -
Hometown
Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
16010643 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
E Company,
2nd Battalion,
345th Infantry Regiment,
87th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
28 February 1945 - Place of
death
West of Reuth, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 11 | 52 |
Immediate family
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Members
Roy A. Harbert (father)
Aileen V. Harbert (mother)
Lt Col John C. Harbert (brother)
Michael H. Harbert (brother)
Mary H. Harbert (sister)
Patrick H. Harbert (brother)
More information
Pfc Joseph L. Harbert enlisted in Detroit, Michigan on 9 August 1940.He was a motor vehicle mechanic before he enlisted.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.com – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Jewish Servicemen Cards
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet