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BLACKARD, George Jefferson - Date of
birth
18 July 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Shirley, Van Buren County, Arkansas -
Hometown
Perry County, Arkansas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37068806 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
46th Armored Infantry Battalion,
5th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
2 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 7 | 13 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Andrew J. Blackard (father)
Margret B. (Cognille) Blackard (mother)
Mary Blackard (sister)
Harold A. Blackard (brother)
Nova Blackard (sister)
More information
The exact date on which he was reported wounded in action and the location where he died, is not known.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, WWIIMemorial.com, 5ad.org
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Margaret K. Blackard Frost (niece) - courtesy of Kathy McDermott