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SWAN, William Robert - Date of
birth
10 February 1908 -
Age
37 -
Place of birth
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois -
Hometown
Springfield, Clark County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35216986 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
142nd Infantry Regiment,
36th Infantry Division
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Awards
unknown
Death
-
Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
12 October 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 40 | 25 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William Swan (father)
Charlotte (Smith) Swan (mother)
James D. McNichols (stepfather)
Jesse J. Swan (brother)
Anna Swan (sister)
Jack L. Swan (brother)
Arlene L. (Lucas) Swan (wife)
Robert P. Swan (son)
More information
Pfc William R. Swan was a mechanic and repairman at the New York Central Railroad before he enlisted in Columbus, Ohio on 8 April 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / WWII Draft Cards Young Men / MacDonald Family Tree / 1910/1930 Census, www.findagrave.com - ForgetMeNot
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Denise Kellam