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DONLIN, John M - Date of
birth
23 March 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33140423 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
B Company,
1st Battalion,
357th Infantry Regiment,
90th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 July 1944 - Place of
death
Beaucoudray, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 21 | 7 |
Immediate family
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Members
Patrick F. Donlin (father)
Margaret M. Donlin (mother)
Marie Donlin (sister)
Robert P. Donlin (brother)
Paul Donlin (brother)
More information
Pfc John M. Donlin enlisted in Fort George G. Meade, Maryland on 12 February 1942.He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Blosville, France.
He is buried next to his brother Robert Donlin.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Veteran Compensation Application File
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Francine Piters