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ROLAND, John William - Date of
birth
2 September, 1920 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Corning, Adams County, Iowa -
Hometown
Creston, Union County, Iowa
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37696048 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
333rd Infantry Regiment,
84th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
20 November 1944 - Place of
death
Süggerath, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 15 | 7 |
Immediate family
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Members
Ralph W. Roland (father)
Anna G. Roland (mother)
Gertrude I. Roland (sister)
Robert R. Roland (brother)
Catherine G. Roland (sister)
Loreen S. (Carlson) Roland (wife)
Peggy L. Roland (daughter)
Bonnie L. Roland (daughter)
More information
Pvt John W. Roland was a sales clerk before he enlisted at Camp Dodge, Iowa on 26 April 1944.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – 1930 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / Family Tree / WWII Bonus Case File
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet, Creston Library