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PRATT, George William - Date of
birth
26 December 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
New York -
Hometown
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O1168421 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Forward Observer -
Unit
54th Armored Field Artillery Battalion,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
3 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 16 | 43 |
Immediate family
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Members
George H. Pratt (father)
Jennie Pratt (mother)
Jane Pratt (sister)
Ruth E. (Anderson) Pratt (wife)
More information
1st Lt George W. Pratt enlisted at Camp Upton Yaphank, New York on 2 February 1942.He attended college for 1 year and worked as a clerk before he enlisted.
1st Lt George W. Pratt was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Block ZZZ, Row 2, Grave 36.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com - Ruth E. Pratt, 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, www.wwiimemorial.com - Ruth E. Pratt