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CLEVENGER, John Buford - Date of
birth
7 August 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Jefferson County, Tennessee -
Hometown
New Market, Jefferson County, Tennessee
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34888172 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
K Company,
3rd Battalion,
319th Infantry Regiment,
80th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
9 November 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Puzieux, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 39 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
Roy Clevenger (father)
Lilly Clevenger (mother)
Clyde Clevenger (brother)
Samuel Clevenger (brother)
Gladys Clevenger (sister)
Robert Clevenger (brother)
More information
Pvt John B. Clevenger was employed at the State of Tennessee Rock Quarry in New Market before he enlisted at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on 4 November 1943.He was killed by a bullet in his shoulder.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / U.S. Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards, www.80thDivision.com
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