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PEERS, Theron Butler - Date of
birth
2 May 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Hingham Center, Plymouth County, Massachusetts -
Hometown
Boulder County, Colorado
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38008404 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
13th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
28 February 1945 - Place of
death
Kerpen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 10 | 2 |
Immediate family
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Members
John F. Peers (father)
Edith P. Peers (mother)
Ruth E. Peers (sister)
Gladys M. Peers (sister)
Dorothy N. Peers (sister)
More information
Pfc Theron B. Peers enlisted on 8 July 1941.He attended high school for 4 years and was a driver before he enlisted.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, 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 / 1930 Census, http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org - After Action Report 13th Infantry Regiment
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet / William Yates