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PALMER, Johnnie William - Date of
birth
6 January 1925 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee -
Hometown
Hardin County, Tennessee
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34713715 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
52nd Armored Infantry Battalion,
9th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 March 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 6 | 60 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Fred Palmer (father)
Scottie Palmer (mother)
Lena M. Palmer (sister)
Leo F. Palmer (brother)
More information
Pfc Johnnie W. Palmer was a driver before he enlisted at Camp Forrest, Tennessee on 20 April 1943.
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 / Jones Family Tree / 1930 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet