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MURDAY, Richard John - Date of
birth
25 November 1924 -
Age
20 -
Place of birth
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio -
Hometown
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35628715 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
114th Infantry Regiment,
44th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 January 1945 - Place of
death
North of Gros-Réderching, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 43 | 16 |
More information
Pfc Richard J. Murday attended high school for two years and was employed at the Forester’s Restaurant before he enlisted in Columbus, Ohio on 13 February 1943.Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.findagrave.com
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