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VOLKERS, Hendrikus Maris "Harry" - Date of
birth
10 October 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa -
Hometown
Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37144228 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
I Company,
3rd Battalion,
12th Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
31 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Bracht, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 10 | 38 |
Immediate family
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Members
Albert Volkers (father)
Femminge Volkers (mother)
Hermina Volkers (sister)
Berteld Volkers (brother)
Jennie Volkers (sister)
Hendrika M. Volkers (sister)
Herman Volkers (brother)
More information
Pfc Hendrikus M. Volkers was a farmer before he enlisted on 11 February 1942. He was sent overseas in September 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Danny van der Groen – Company’s / 4ID After Action Reports, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1920/1940 Census, www.findagrave.com, www.newspapers.com – Argus Leader South Dakota 3 March 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Luxembourg American Cemetery / Terry L. Molengraaf, www.newspapers.com – Argus Leader South Dakota 3 March 1945