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GASKINS, John L - Date of
birth
1918 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina -
Hometown
Latta, Dillon County, South Carolina
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-384173 -
Rank
Captain -
Function
unknown -
Unit
2nd Battalion,
359th Infantry Regiment,
90th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
9 December 1944 - Place of
death
Saarlautern, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 23 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Louis B. Gaskins (father)
Cora (Carter) Gaskins (mother)
James C. Gaskins (brother)
Margaret E. (Galloway) Gaskins (wife)
More information
Capt John L. Gaskins entered into active duty on 18 February 1942.He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy on 2 September 1944.
He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Limey, France.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1940 Census, www.findagrave.com - Robin Pellici Moore
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Major M / Robin Pellici Moore