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HOLTON, Edward F - Date of
birth
24 December 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Wisconsin -
Hometown
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36981198 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
157th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 January 1945 - Place of
death
Philippsbourg, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 13 | 60 |
Immediate family
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Members
Walter J. Holton (father)
Mary M. Holton (mother)
Irvin W. Holton (brother)
Irene G. Holton (sister)
Rose M. Holton (sister)
Phyllis R. Holton (sister)
Arleen M. Holton (sister)
Rosella Holton (wife)
Allen Holton (son)
Karen Holton (daughter)
More information
Pvt Edward F. Holton attended Rufus High School. He was employed by Evinrude.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Sue’s Tree / 1930 Census, http://www.45thdivision.org, Milwaukee Journal - 16 February 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy