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MURRAY, William Kerney - Date of
birth
1917 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Tennessee -
Hometown
Montgomery County, Tennessee
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
15044117 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
28th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
3 October 1944 - Place of
death
Ouren, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 8 | 12 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles E. Murray (father)
Amanda Murray (mother)
Cleveland Murray (brother)
Charles L. Murray (brother)
Virgie Murray (sister)
Lyle Murray (brother)
Benjamin Murray (brother)
Mildred L. (Cromwell) Murray (wife)
More information
Pfc William K. Murray joined the Regular Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky on 27 July 1940.He attended high school for 2 years and worked on a farm 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 - 1920/1930 Census, http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org - After Action Report 28th Infantry Regiment, History of the 28th Infantry Regiment
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet