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Personal info

Full name
TRANTHAM, Forrest Avery
Date of birth
9 October 1917
Age
27
Place of birth
Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas
Hometown
Wisconsin

Military service

Service number
36842545
Rank
Private
Function
unknown
Unit
2nd Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
Awards
Purple Heart

Death

Status
Killed in Action
Date of death
24 December 1944
Place of death
In the vicinity of Consdorf–Berdorf, Luxembourg

Grave

Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
Plot Row Grave
H 10 83

Immediate family

Members
Charles A. Trantham (father)
Cleo (McHaney) Trantham (mother)
Cloice Trantham (brother)
Waleun W. Trantham (brother)

More information

Pvt Forrest A. Trantham was first buried at Grand Failly Cemetery, Longuyon, France.

Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, "A footsoldier for Patton" - Michael C. Bilder/James G. Bilder

Photo source: www.findagrave.com - soilsister, St. Louis Globe Democrat - 25 January 1945