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CHAMBERS, William H "Billy" - Date of
birth
28 June 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Buffalo, New York -
Hometown
Clawson, Oakland County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36580531 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
47th Infantry Regiment,
9th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 April 1945 - Place of
death
Near Kothen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 20 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Charles D. Chambers (father)
Pearl Chambers (mother)
Larry Chambers (brother)
More information
Pvt William H. Chambers graduated from Clawson High School in June 1942 where he played American-style football.He enlisted in March 1943 and was first assigned to the U.S. Army Air Force. He graduated as an airplane mechanic and then as an electrical technician, becoming an instructor of this latter specialty.
In March of 1944, he was assigned to the 7th Bombardment Squadron in the 34th Bombardment Group in England. In April of 1945 he was transferred from the Air Force to the 47th infrantry Regiment in Germany.
He was killed by shrapnel to the head.
At the time of his death, Pvt Chambers was survived by his mother and father as he was their only child. Five years after his death, a brother, Larry, was born. His parents originally were going to bring Billy's remains back to the U.S. but illness delayed their plans and, after a period of time, they decided to let him remain at Margraten.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Larry Chambers, www.wwiimemorial.com, http://9thinfantrydivision.net www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Larry Chambers