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WELCH, William C "Billy" - Date of
birth
2 November 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Virginia -
Hometown
Henrico County, Virginia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
13065725 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
291st Infantry Regiment,
75th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 February 1945 - Place of
death
After canal crossing, Alsace, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 7 | 9 |
Immediate family
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Members
William L. Welch (father)
Ida V. Welch (mother)
Virginia L. Welch (sister)
Lucille E. Welch (sister)
More information
Sgt William C. Welch joined the Regular Army in Richmond, Virginia on 8 August 1942.He graduated from John Marshall High School and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for one year. He worked in manufacture of automobiles before he enlisted.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census / World War II Young American Patriots, http://75thdivisiondad.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Andy, www.ancestry.com - World War II Young American Patriots