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MARTIN, Billy - Date of
birth
22 January 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Cedar Vale, Chautauque County, Kansas -
Hometown
Cedar Vale, Chautauqua County, Kansas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37721859 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
16th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
13 September 1944 - Place of
death
Aachener Wald, Southwest of Aachen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 14 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Elbert Martin (father)
Zelma Martin (mother)
Harold Martin (brother)
Corann Martin (sister)
More information
Pvt Billy Martin enlisted at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on 11 September 1943.He attended high school for 3 years and was a cook before he enlisted.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, 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