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NEFF, Richard Franklin - Date of
birth
24 May 1926 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma -
Hometown
Kendall County, Oklahoma
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38571846 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
-
Awards
unknown
Death
-
Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
25 July 1945 - Place of
death
Near Morfelden, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 36 | 25 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Henry L. Neff (father)
Zora V. (Jones) Neff (mother)
Frances Neff (sister)
John M. Neff (brother)
Nora E. Neff (sister)
Cora A. Neff (sister)
Harold L. Neff (brother)
Everett C. Neff (brother)
Eva G. Neff (sister)
Gracie F. Neff (sister)
Berlie B. Neff (sister)
More information
Pfc Richard F. Neff enlisted in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on 25 August 1944.He worked in slaughtering and in preparation of meat products before he enlisted.
He died in the vicinity Morfelden, Germany of gunshot wounds. He shot himself accidentally.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.findagrave.com - Linda, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census / Bryant Sanderson Family Tree / Townsend Family Tree
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Linda