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VAN TINE, Truman Luther - Date of
birth
6 September 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Illinois -
Hometown
Henderson County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36037256 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Tank Commander -
Unit
C Company,
40th Tank Battalion,
7th Armored Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart,
Belgian Croix de Guerre with Palm
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 December 1944 - Place of
death
Poteau, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 12 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
Truman L. Van Tine (father)
Cora P. (White) Van Tine (mother)
Josie Van Tine (sister)
Helene E. Van Tine (sister)
Gerald Van Tine (brother)
Bettie A. (Shaner) Van Tine (wife)
Jacqueline D. Van Tine (daughter)
More information
S/Sgt Truman L. Van Tine was fatally wounded during an attack on the village of Poteau. Exposing himself in order to fire the .50 caliber machine gun atop the Sherman's turret, he was struck in the head while attemting to suppress enemy fire that threatened his crew and tank.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.7tharmddiv.org
Photo source: Jac Engels, Jacqueline Van Tine Schwigen