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WILLMS, John August - Date of
birth
4 February 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Ander, Goliath County, Texas -
Hometown
Anderson County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38158762 -
Rank
Technician Fourth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
16 November 1944 - Place of
death
Near Hückelhoven, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 17 | 39 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Gustav E. Willms (father)
Marguerite E. (Maugard) Willms (mother)
Roland A. Willms (brother)
More information
T/4 John A. Willms was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Block U, Row 7, Grave 124.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / June's Howertons
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet