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ALFREY, Howard James - Date of
birth
2 August 1925 -
Age
19 -
Place of birth
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska -
Hometown
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37488170 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
508th Parachute Infantry Regiment
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
27 December 1944 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6 | 13 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Herbert Alfrey (father)
Daisy E. Alfrey (mother)
Helena M. Alfrey (sister)
Harry V. Alfrey (brother)
Donna (Herpolshermer) Alfrey (wife)
More information
Pvt Alfrey graduated from Lincoln High School.
Source of information: Carla Mans, NARA, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ww2-airborne.us/units/508/508-trp.html, www.ancestry.com The Nebraska State Journal / Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.ancestry.com - Lincoln Evening Journal