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WESTFALL, Richard Robert - Date of
birth
16 October 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Toledo, Tama County, Iowa -
Hometown
Toledo, Tama County, Iowa
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37698978 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
39th Infantry Regiment,
9th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 April 1945 - Place of
death
Eisen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 2 | 27 |
Immediate family
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Members
Carroll G. Westfall (father)
Nora Westfall (mother)
George C. Westfall (brother)
Raymond P. Westfall (brother)
Paul W. Westfall (brother)
Mary E. Westfall (sister)
More information
Pfc Richard Westfall enlisted on 23 June 1944.Two of his brothers, George and Raymond, also served.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, NARA, WWIIMemorial.com, www.ancestry.com Waterloo Daily Courier - 20 April 1945
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.ancestry.com