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LAVELLE, John Edward - Date of
birth
30 September 1910 -
Age
34 - Place of
birth
Webster, Day County, South Dakota -
Hometown
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
19016610 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
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
26 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Riedwihr, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 29 | 26 |
Immediate family
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Members
William A. Lavelle (father)
Ethel M. (Welles) Lavelle (mother)
Bernice A. Lavelle (sister)
William A. Lavelle (brother)
Leslie P. Lavelle (brother)
Grace F. Lavelle (sister)
Martin M. Lavelle (brother)
Calvin A. Lavelle (brother)
Everett M. Lavelle (brother)
Marjorie P. Lavelle (sister)
Kathleen M. Lavelle (sister)
Frances L. Lavelle (sister)
More information
T/5 John E. Lavelle attended high school for three years and was a mechanic before he joined the Regular Army at Fort Lewis, Washington on 22 October 1940.He was killed by small arms fire in the thorax.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy