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LAYCOCK, John William - Date of
birth
8 July 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Perrinton, Gratiot County, Michigan -
Hometown
Osceola County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36171245 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Medical Detachment,
36th Armored Infantry Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 September 1944 - Place of
death
Raeren area, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 14 | 6 |
Immediate family
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Members
Ora D. Laycock (father)
Ora M. (Graham) Laycock (mother)
George H. Laycock (brother)
Arthur J. Laycock (brother)
Floyd T. Laycock (brother)
Arthur Laycock (brother)
Ivan Laycock (brother)
Ralph Laycock (brother)
Ruth Laycock (sister)
Ada M. (Cossaboom) Laycock (wife)
More information
Pvt John W. Laycock enlisted in Fort Custer, Michigan on 10 February 1942.He was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Fosse, Belgium Block D, Row 10, Grave 190.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Family Tree / 1930/1940 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet, Susan Linton - Robin Morris (niece)