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name
WELCH, John F - Date of
birth
unknown -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
Essex County, Massachusetts
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
6132464 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Field Artillery Battalion,
1st Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 March 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Müddersheim-Hochkirchen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 10 | 36 |
More information
Pfc John F. Welch joined the Regular Army on 3 October 1939.He attended college for 2 years.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet