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HAMES, Hubert Jr "Uncle Pete" - Date of
birth
27 June 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma -
Hometown
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39589870 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
6th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
18 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Adorf-Vogtland, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 6 |
Immediate family
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Members
Hugh J. Hames (father)
Arinda E. (Mcguire) Hames (mother)
Homer Hames (brother)
Olie M. Hames (sister)
Clomer B. Hames (brother)
Lillie I. Hames (sister)
Eugene Hames (brother)
Claudia M. Hames (sister)
Jay M. Hames (brother)
Chris O. Hames (brother)
More information
Pfc Hubert Hames Jr. enlisted at Fort Mac Arthur, San Pedro, California on 15 June 1944.He attended high school for 1 year and was a welder before he enlisted.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Sue Hames Wilson (niece), www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / various family trees - www.history.army.mil/html/bookshelves/resmat/ww2list.html
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Sue Hames Wilson, Ger Haan