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LARSON, Herbert Leroy - Date of
birth
27 September 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Roebling, Burlington County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Florence Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32750085 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
23rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Ondenval, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 14 | 32 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Carl Larson (father)
Lillian Larson (mother)
Fedrick Larson (brother)
Carl Larson (brother)
More information
Pfc Herbert L. Larson enlisted in Camden, New Jersey on 6 February 1943.He worked in a metal factory before he enlisted.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - Steven Devenny