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MATHES, Elbert Leroy - Date of
birth
11 March 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska -
Hometown
Harlan County, Nebraska
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37141103 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 September 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | 33 |
Immediate family
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Members
Albert W. Mathes (father)
Ethelyn F. (Murphy) Mathes (mother)
Hattie M. Mathes (sister)
Lois V. Mathes (sister)
Nettie A. Mathes (sister)
Wanda B. Mathes (sister)
Thursday R. Mathes (sister)
Frances L. Mathes (sister)
Della I. Mathes (sister)
Niles B. Mathes (brother)
More information
Pfc Elbert L. Mathes was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Fosse, Belgium Block B, Row 3, Grave 55.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / Sara's Family Family Tree
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet