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HARRIS, John Melvin - Date of
birth
21 April 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri -
Hometown
Buchanan County, Missouri
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37199749 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
414th Infantry Regiment,
104th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 April 1945 - Place of
death
Halle, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| O | 13 | 6 |
Immediate family
-
Members
George W. Harris (father)
Alice H. (Marr) Harris (mother)
Lucille Harris (sister)
Louise Harris (sister)
Buelah Harris (sister)
George F. Harris (brother)
Muriel E. Harris (sister)
Dorothy L. Harris (sister)
Gaylon E. Harris (brother)
Helen N. Harris (sister)
Ralph L. Harris (brother)
Raymond E. Harris (brother)
Harold R. Harris (brother)
More information
T/5 John M. Harris was sent overseas in May 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Family Trees
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, St Joseph News Press Gazette Sun