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ANAYA, Ruben Raul - Date of
birth
1 September 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
El Prado, Taos County, New Mexico -
Hometown
Taos Pueblo, Taos County, New Mexico
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38102694 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
359th Infantry Regiment,
90th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
9 January 1945 - Place of
death
Near Winseler, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 7 | 10 |
Immediate family
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Members
Nicolo Anaya (father)
Cleofes S. Anaya (mother)
Lirio Anaya (brother)
Marsia Anaya (sister)
Amarante Anaya (brother)
Cora Anaya (sister)
Rutilio Anaya (brother)
Cinecio Anaya (brother)
Oclires Anaya (sister)
Vallala Anaya (sister)
Eli Anaya (brother)
More information
Pfc Ruben R. Anaya attended high school for 2 years before he enlisted at Fort Bliss El Paso, Texas on 9 March 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans / 1920/1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Luxembourg American Cemetery, Hannah Majewski - Anaya Family