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STONE, Russell J - Date of
birth
25 April 1907 -
Age
37 - Place of
birth
Willard, Carter County, Kentucky -
Hometown
Melrose, Curry County, New Mexico
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38579810 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
12th Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 November 1944 - Place of
death
Kleinhau, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 14 | 15 |
Immediate family
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Members
James C. Stone (father)
Sarah E. (Cooper) Stone (mother)
Hattie Stone (sister)
Goebel J. Stone (brother)
Gretel Stone (brother)
Orris S. Stone (brother)
Byron Stone (brother)
Frances J. Stone (sister)
Joyce Stone (sister)
Woodrow W. Stone (brother)
Bertie Stone (sister)
Elsie Stone (sister)
Pearl Stone (sister)
Audree J. (Browning) Stone (wife)
Terry B. Stone (son)
Timmy L. Stone (son)
More information
Pvt Russell J. Stone enlisted at Fort Bliss El Paso, Texas on 22 March 1944.He worked on a farm before he enlisted.
Source of information: Danny van der Groen, Peter Schouteten, Sheree Dowdle, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / New Mexico, World War II Records / Accardo Renner Family Tree / 1930 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - rannmason Family Tree