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HOSKINS, John Willis Jr "Jack" - Date of
birth
29 January 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas -
Hometown
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
18126548 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
121st Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
28 December 1944 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 8 | 6 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John W. Hoskins (father)
Dorothy D. Hoskins (mother)
Fred A. Hoskins (brother)
More information
Pvt John W. Hoskins, Jr. graduated from high school and attended Texas Wesleyan College.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census / WWII Draft Cards
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Texas Wesleyan College Yearbook 1941/1942