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PHILLIPS, George W - Date of
birth
1 June 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Ephrata, Grant County, Washington -
Hometown
Grant County, Washington
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39179738 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
HQ & HQ Company,
501st Parachute Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 September 1944 - Place of
death
The Netherlands
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 4 |
Immediate family
-
Members
George E. Phillips (father)
Olive M. (Collins) Phillips (mother)
Edward Phillips (brother)
Betty Phillips (wife)
More information
T/5 George W. Phillips enlisted in Tacoma, Washington on 9 July 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.findagrave.com - NW Pioneer / Spokane Daily Chronicle Oct 9, 1944,
http://www.ww2-airborne.us/units/501/501_honor_pr.html
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - des Philippet / NW Pioneer