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LANIER, Norman Lee - Date of
birth
2 March 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Lissie, Wharton County, Texas -
Hometown
Colorado County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38539940 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
I Company,
3rd Battalion,
180th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
3 October 1944 - Place of
death
Fremifontaine, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 36 | 32 |
Immediate family
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Members
David L. Lanier (father)
Ola B. (Smith) Lanier (mother)
Foy L. Lanier (brother)
Chesla J. Lanier (brother)
M. G. Lanier (brother)
Leo C. Lanier (brother)
More information
Pvt Norman L. Lanier was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Saint-Juan, France.He is remembered at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus, Colorado County, Texas.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Lanier Family Tree / 1930 Census, http://www.45thdivision.org, www.findagrave.com – Terry in Dallas Texas
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Andy, www.ancestry.com – James