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SMITH, Ozro Jackson - Date of
birth
24 February 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
Curran, Alcona County, Michigan -
Hometown
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36890401 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Riquewihr, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 24 | 31 |
Immediate family
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Members
Don M. Smith (father)
Martha S. Smith (mother)
Chester H. Smith (brother)
More information
Pfc Ozro J. Smith attended high school for four years and was a draftsman, employed by the General Motors Corp.
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/ Lisa Lark