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ROWLAND, Gilbert Arthur - Date of
birth
19 September 1914 -
Age
30 - Place of
birth
McGregor, Montgomery County, Georgia -
Hometown
Toombs County, Georgia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34828934 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
23rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
19 January 1945 - Place of
death
in the vicinity of Eibertingen, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 6 | 31 |
Immediate family
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Members
Raymond H. Rowland (father)
Martha E. Rowland (mother)
Frank Rowland (brother)
Willie Rowland (brother)
Magdaline Rowland (sister)
Harry Rowland (brother)
George C. Rowland (brother)
Luana Rowland (sister)
Viana E. Rowland (sister)
More information
Sgt Gilbert A. Rowland enlisted at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia on 25 September 1943.He was a mechanic before he enlisted.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet