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MATTHEWS, Delbert Junior - Date of
birth
13 February 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois -
Hometown
Calhoun County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36313499 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Ordnance Company,
Maintenance Battalion,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 November 1944 - Place of
death
Near Stolberg, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 48 |
Immediate family
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Members
Francis M. Matthews (father)
Anna C. (Spears) Matthews (mother)
Goldie E. Matthews (sister)
Ruby M. Matthews (sister)
Rosie M. Matthews (sister)
Vernice R. Matthews (brother)
Cleaties L. Matthews (brother)
Eva J. Matthews (sister)
More information
Pfc Delbert J. Matthews was a smith beforhe he enlisted at Camp Grant, Illinois on 23 January 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.findagrave.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet