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PARRA, Ricardo Maldonado - Date of
birth
1 May 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
San Diego, San Diego County, California -
Hometown
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39269130 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
335th Infantry Regiment,
84th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 December 1944 - Place of
death
Beeck, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| L | 11 | 8 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Jose Parra (father)
Merced R. (Maldonado) Parra (mother)
Augustine Parra (brother)
Cruz (De Nava) Parra (wife)
More information
Pfc Ricardo was a construction worker before he enlisted in Los Angeles, California on 5 December 1942.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – 1920/1940 Census / California County Marriages 1850-1952, WWII Draft Cards
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet