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FINLEY, James Clarence - Date of
birth
7 July 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
Laurens County, South Carolina
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34643991 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
275th Engineer Combat Battalion,
75th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
31 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| O | 16 | 12 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John F. Sharp (foster father)
Janie F. (Pearson) Sharp (foster mother)
Lilly (Crowder) Finley (wife)
Johnny Finley (son)
More information
Sgt Finley had been overseas five months with the engineer corps. He was survivied by a two-year old son, Johnny Finley and his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs Sharp of Warrior section of Laurence county.
Source of information: André Koch, Astrid van Erp, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.newspapers.com - The Greenville News, www.newspapers.com - Headstone and Interment Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, South Carolina State Library