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SHOEMAKER, Eugene Levon "Jack" - Date of
birth
13 June 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
San Augustine County, Texas -
Hometown
San Augustine County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38481906 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
290th Infantry Regiment,
75th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 April 1945 - Place of
death
Near Dortmund, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 13 | 1 |
Immediate family
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Members
Eugene Shoemaker (father)
Josie C. (Mitchell) Shoemaker (mother)
William C. Shoemaker (brother)
Oscar M. Shoemaker (brother)
Curtis C. Shoemaker (brother)
Alton E. Shoemaker (brother)
Beatrice Shoemaker (sister)
Barbara A. Shoemaker (sister)
Birtie L. Shoemaker (sister)
Willie M. Shoemaker (sister)
Billie R. Shoemaker (brother)
Lousett Shoemaker (sister)
More information
Pfc Eugene L. Shoemaker enlisted in Tyler, Texas on 1 November 1943.Three of his brothers also served.
One photo shows Pfc Shoemaker with his twin siblings Willie Mae and Billy Rae.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, Susie Shoemaker Shugart, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, http://75thdivisiondad.com/kia_roster.htm#2, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Susie Shoemaker Shugart (niece)