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HEADRICK, Marvin H - Date of
birth
16 March 1909 -
Age
35 - Place of
birth
Zwolle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana -
Hometown
Diboll, Angelina County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38093243 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
2nd Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
19 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Diekirch, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 8 | 85 |
Immediate family
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Members
James E. Headrick (father)
Addie M. (Shatto) Headrick (mother)
Thelina M. Headrick (sister)
Ennie M. Headrick (sister)
Hazel M. Headrick (sister)
Paul L. Headrick (brother)
Leon L. Headrick (brother)
Roy M. Headrick (brother)
Coy E. Headrick (brother)
Lily L. Headrick (sister)
Carl D. Headrick (brother)
Margie J. Headrick (sister)
Godfrey Headrick (brother)
More information
Pvt Marvin H. Headrick enlisted at Fort Sam Houston, Texas on 7 March 1942.He attended 4 years of high school and worked in a sawmill before he enlisted.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – 1910/1920/1930 Census / Headstone and Interment Record, "A footsoldier for Patton" - Michael C. Bilder/James G. Bilder, The 5th Infantry Division in the ETO, www.findagrave.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - LuxAmCem