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MURCH, William Carlyle - Date of
birth
4 June 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
Hudson County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42145020 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
36th Armored Infantry Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 January 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 15 | 56 |
Immediate family
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Members
Thomas T. Murch (father)
More information
Pvt William C. Murch enlisted at Fort Dix, New Jersey on 16 June 1944.He attended high school for 4 years and was a clerk before he enlisted.
Pvt William C. Murch was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Block DDD, Row 7, Grave 129.
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
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet