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SPRINGER, Charles Christopher - Date of
birth
1 November 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Limestone County, Alabama -
Hometown
Slough, Limestone County, Alabama
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
44031367 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
23rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 February 1945 - Place of
death
Bronsfeld, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 3 | 61 |
Immediate family
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Members
John M. Springer (father)
Pearl (Craig) Springer (mother)
John W. Springer (brother)
James A. Springer (brother)
Edgar F. Springer (brother)
Lester R. Springer (brother)
Lonnie L. Springer (brother)
Hollis R. Springer (brother)
Willard Springer (brother)
Dorothy M. Springer (sister)
Connie R. Springer (sister)
Oneal W. Springer (brother)
More information
Pvt Charles C. Springer worked at his fathers farm before he enlisted at Fort McClellan, Alabama on 30 August 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Sheree Dowdle, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1910/1920/1930/1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet