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JORGENSEN, Winther - Date of
birth
3 October 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Fresno County, California -
Hometown
Fresno County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O1320886 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
335th Infantry Regiment,
84th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart,
British Military Cross
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
7 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 14 | 22 |
Immediate family
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Members
Peter Jorgensen (father)
Anna (Whinter) Jorgensen (mother)
Tom Jorgensen (brother)
Irene Jorgensen (sister)
More information
1st Lt Winther Jorgensen graduated from Fresno High School in June 1934 and attended the University of California,He enlisted in Sacramento, California on 28 October 1941.
Source of information: www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1920/1930 Census / Birth Record, The Golden Memory Book
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Phillipet, The Golden Memory Book