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GLASSFORD, Ralph H - Date of
birth
7 October 1919 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Almont, Lapeer County, Michigan -
Hometown
Berlin, St. Clair County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36103654 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
11th Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
9 September 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Dornot-Arnaville, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 24 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Wilbert H. Glassford (father)
Velma M. (Tibbits) Glassford (mother)
Grace L. Glassford (sister)
Pearl E. Glassford (sister)
Marie Glassford (sister)
Clarence H. Glassford (brother)
Zelma B. Glassford (sister)
Violet E. Glassford (sister)
Irene Glassford (sister)
Florence Glassford (sister)
Calvin Glassford (brother)
Elanor Glassford (sister)
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.ancestry.com – 1920/1930 Census / Oliver and Ramsey Family Tree, A footsoldier for Patton / Michael C. Bilder James G. Bilder, The 5th Infantry division in the ETO
Photo source: www.ancestry.com - Oliver and Ramsey Family Tree