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GARCIA, John - Date of
birth
20 October 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
Goliad, Goliad County, Texas -
Hometown
Matagorda County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38054580 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
290th Infantry Regiment,
75th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 13 | 26 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Juan Garcia (father)
Louisa Garcia (mother)
Dan Garcia (brother)
Esequel Garcia (brother)
Josephina Garcia (sister)
Jim Garcia (brother)
Alfredo Garcia (brother)
Sarita Garcia (sister)
Manuel Garcia (brother)
Olivia (Flores) Garcia (wife)
More information
Sgt John Garcia enlisted in Houston, Texas on 19 March 1941.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com – WWII Enlistment Record, http://75thdivisiondad.com/kia_roster.htm#2
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet