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MCGHEE, Lee Roy - Date of
birth
31 December 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Purdin, Linn County, Missouri -
Hometown
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37016569 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
G Company,
2nd Battalion,
12th Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 April 1945 - Place of
death
Near Adelshofen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 5 | 20 |
Immediate family
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Members
Lee R. McGhee (father)
Josie R. (Linhart) McGhee (mother)
Paul L. McGhee (brother)
Linn P. McGhee (brother)
More information
Sgt Lee R. McGhee was employed by the Bireley’s Beverage Company before he enlisted for service.Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Danny van der Groen – Company’s / 4ID After Action Reports, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census / Kansas State Census Collection / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.findagrave.com – Mr Peepers
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