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WITHEY, Carlous Gurdon - Date of
birth
21 January 1923 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42142687 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
B Company,
1st Battalion,
36th Armored Infantry Regiment,
3rd Armored 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
In the vicinity of Höxter-Amelunxen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 16 | 16 |
Immediate family
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Members
Carl E. Withey (father)
Ethel M. Withey (mother)
Charles E. Withey (brother)
More information
Pfc Carlous Withey was a mechanic before he enlisted at Fort Dix, New Jersey on 27 May 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckman, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, After Action Report 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, WWII Draft Cards
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet