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WORSHAM, Arthur Cyril "Shorty" - Date of
birth
23 February 1912 -
Age
33 - Place of
birth
Gary, Panola County, Texas -
Hometown
Crystal City, Zavala County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38158673 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Utility Repairman -
Unit
B Company,
33rd Armored Engineer Battalion,
7th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
27 March 1945 - Place of
death
Vicinity of Ehringshausen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 19 |
Immediate family
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Members
James A. Worsham (father)
Sarah C. (Laird) Worsham (mother)
Thelma Worsham (sister)
James H. Worsham (brother)
Tommie R. Worsham (sister)
Kenneth A. Worsham (brother)
More information
Pfc Arthur C. Worsham was employed at the State Agricultural Experiment Station.He enlisted at Fort Sam Houston, Texas on 21 May 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, Larry E. Washam, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, http://www.7tharmddiv.org/index.htm, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Family Tree / 1930 Census / WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Marie Bardwell