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RICHESON, Edwin Fulton - Date of
birth
2 June 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Mt. Vernon, Posey County, Illinois -
Hometown
Randolph County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36078463 -
Rank
Corporal -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
12 January 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 11 | 52 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John N. Richeson (father)
Lillie M. (Cole) Richeson (mother)
Beatrice Richeson (sister)
More information
Cpl Edwin F. Richeson was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Block ZZ, Row 10, Grave 184.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Sheree Dowdle, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930/1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet, The Courier-Journal Louisville, Kentucky – 11 February 1945