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WHITE, Thomas Frances - Date of
birth
15 March 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
New York, New York County, New York -
Hometown
Whitestone, Queens County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42054478 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
405th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 February 1945 - Place of
death
Near the Ruhr River, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten - Walls of the Missing
More information
Pfc Thomas F. White was employed at King Kullen Grocery.He enlisted in New York City, New York on 16 November 1943.
He was reported missing after his platoon crossed the river by boats.
Source of information: André Koch, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: André Koch, www.findagrave.com