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WRIGHT, Marvin Andrew - Date of
birth
26 November 1915 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32309662 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
9th Armored Infantry Battalion,
6th Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 October 1944 - Place of
death
Near Grémecey, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 25 | 37 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Hattie Wright (mother)
Miriam E. Wright (wife)
Thomas Wright (son)
More information
Pfc Marvin A. Wright was a driver before he enlisted at Fort Jay, New York on 8 April 1942.He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Andilly, France.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com - Mr. Thomas Wright, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.super6th.org
Photo source: www.wwiimemorial.com - Mr. Thomas Wright