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MELBY, Carl E - Date of
birth
22 August 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Imogene, Martin County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37189075 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
L Company,
3rd Battalion,
359th Infantry Regiment,
90th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
10 November 1944 - Place of
death
Metz, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 43 | 14 |
Immediate family
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Members
Ben C. Melby (father)
Florence E. Melby (mother)
Evelyn R. Melby (sister)
Bennie A. Melby (brother)
Esther L. Melby (sister)
Irene E. Melby (sister)
Gladys E. Melby (sister)
Genevieve Melby (sister)
More information
S/Sgt Carl E. Melby 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 / 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Jeff Hall, www.ancestry.com - Lenzwhit