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MASON, John William - Date of
birth
8 May 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
River Rouge, Wayne County, Michigan -
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36583271 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
K Company,
3rd Battalion,
22nd Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
27 November 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 2 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
George W. Mason (father)
Ruth M. (Barber) Mason (mother)
Patricia Mason (sister)
More information
Sgt John W. Mason attended the Melvindale High School for 4 years before he enlisted.
Source of information: Danny van der Groen, Carla Mans, Kathy McDermott, Susan Linton, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / 1930/1940 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Melvindale High School Yearbook 1941