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DERR, Paul Arlington - Date of
birth
15 October 1921 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33241045 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Automatic Rifleman -
Unit
K Company,
3rd Battalion,
317th Infantry Regiment,
80th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
17 September 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Pont-à Mousson, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 8 | 22 |
Immediate family
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Members
George S. Derr (father)
Mary E. Derr (mother)
Lee Derr (brother)
Letha Derr (sister)
Forrest Derr (brother)
Evan Derr (brother)
Louise Derr (sister)
More information
Pfc Paul A. Derr attended 2 years of high school and was a mechanic before he enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on 23 September 1942.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 / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application, www.findagrave.com, www.80thDivision.com
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