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SHROYER, Thomas G - Date of
birth
15 January 1922 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Millington, Tuscola County, Michigan -
Hometown
Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36551358 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Wildflecken - Heckmuhle, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 9 | 70 |
Immediate family
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Members
John Shroyer (father)
May C. (Lembrick) Shroyer (mother)
Catherine Shroyer (sister)
Ida M. Shroyer (sister)
More information
Pfc Thomas G. Shroyer enlisted on 29 June 1942.In May 1944, in Italy, he was wounded by artillery shell fragments at the heel, hip and buttock. He was discharged from the hospital in July 1944.
In November 1944, in France, he was wounded again by artillery shell fragments at the elbow. He was discharged from the hospital in December.
Short after his discharge he was wounded again by artillery shell fragments at the elbow and arm. He was discharged from the hospital in February 1945.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
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