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SPEARS, Henry Christman - Date of
birth
1 October 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
El Paso, El Paso County, Texas -
Hometown
El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38579165 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
333rd Infantry Regiment,
84th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 January 1945 - Place of
death
Near Marcouray, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | 73 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Henry C. Spears (father)
Cora M. (Philips) Spears (mother)
Frances L. Spears (sister)
Ada B. (Castor) Spears (wife)
Trudy Spears (daughter)
More information
According to his daughter he was killed by friendly fire.
Source of information: André Koch, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet