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- Full
name
SPRINGSTEAD, Orville - Date of
birth
unknown -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36559277 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
711th Bombardment Squadron,
447th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
unknown - Date of
death
29 April 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 42 | 26 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Ivan A. Springstead (Father)
More information
S/Sgt Orville Springstead was previously listed as missing in action. The German government reported to the International Red Cross in Geneva that he was killed. No details of the action were given.
Source of information: Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, The Times Herald, Michigan 8 September 1944,
Photo source: Jennie Shurtleff - The Times Herald Michigan 8 September 1944