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BARNES, Hugh Douglas "Doug" - Date of
birth
5 March 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
La Grange, Cook County, Illinois -
Hometown
La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36677713 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
B Company,
248th Engineer Combat Battalion,
2nd Platoon
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
3 January 1945 - Place of
death
France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6 | 27 |
Immediate family
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Members
John P. Barnes (father)
Sara A. (Darr) Barnes (mother)
John P. Barnes (brother)
Rufus D. Barnes (brother)
Sara L. Barnes (sister)
Catherine O. Barnes (sister)
Paul H. Barnes (brother)
More information
S/Sgt Hugh D. Barnes was a student before he enlisted.His brother, Paul H. Barnes, is buried next to him.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com - Tom McNelly, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / Barnes Family Tree, www.findagrave.com - Russ Pickett
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy, 44th Infantry Division | Facebook