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APPLETON, James Henry - Date of
birth
31 August 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32966671 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
20th Armored Infantry Battalion,
10th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 February 1945 - Place of
death
Trier, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 4 | 55 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Leroy H. Appleton (father)
Corinna Appleton (mother)
Virginia Appleton (sister)
More information
Pfc James H. Appleton attended high school for three years before he enlisted in New York City, New York on 8 June 1943.He died from burns to his body.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, www.10tharmored.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Luxembourg American Cemetery