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CARTER, William T - Date of
birth
25 February 1909 -
Age
35 - Place of
birth
Medora, Macoupin County, Illinois -
Hometown
Madison County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-1296810 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
407th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
30 November 1944 - Place of
death
Near Linnich, Rur river, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 8 |
Immediate family
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Members
William T. Carter (father)
Bessie A. (Cross) Carter (mother)
C.C. Aydelott (half brother)
More information
1st Lt William T. Carter was employed at the Sinclair refining company, East Alton, for 10 years, before entering the service. He was inducted in March, 1942, and was sent overseas in August of 1944. He was born in Medora and graduated from the Medora Township High School in 1926. As a boy, he was affiliated with the Methodist church. After graduation he lived in St. Louis for two years and changed his letter to the Baptist church. He received his basic training in Camp Claiborne, La, continuing in Camp Robinson, Ark., Fort Benning, Ga., and two camps in Texas.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.newspapers.com - Alton Evening Telegraph
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.newspapers.com - Alton Evening Telegraph