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JONES, Murray Alexander - Date of
birth
1 March 1924 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Harrellsville, Hertford County, North Carolina -
Hometown
South Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33545786 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
28th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 April 1945 - Place of
death
North of Essen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 19 | 22 |
Immediate family
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Members
Jack A. Jones (father)
Anna L. Jones (mother)
Henry L. Jones (brother)
More information
Pfc Murray A. Jones enlisted in Richmond, Virginia on 18 December 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.findagrave.com - Puzlelady,
www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.fold3.com - WWII Draft Cards; North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Sim Hodges (great nephew)