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OLDHAM, Alderson Glen "Cotton" - Date of
birth
15 December 1924 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Fayette County, Illinois -
Hometown
Shobonier, Fayette County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36649107 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
21 November 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of St.Jean d’Ormont – La Fontenelle, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 19 | 15 |
Immediate family
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Members
Elmer G. Oldham (father)
Maude C. (Swick) Oldham (mother)
Gertrude E. Oldham (sister)
Russell D. Oldham (brother)
Leatrice G. Oldham (sister)
Ruby Oldham (sister)
Eddie Oldham (brother)
Jackie L. Oldham (brother)
Marie Oldham (sister)
More information
Pfc Alderson G. Oldham was employed at the Johnson, Stephens & Shinkle Shoe Co.He enlisted in March 1943.
On 24 May 1944, near Isola Bella, Italy, he was reported wounded in action and was hospitalized for two months.
He was killed by small arms fire in the thigh.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy, www.ancestry.com - LErdmann47