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name
BRIERLEY, Sydney - Date of
birth
1909 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
England -
Hometown
Providence County, Rhode Island
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31446886 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
329th Infantry Regiment,
83rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Gürzenich and Birgel-Düren, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 12 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Emily Brierley (mother)
More information
Pfc Sydney Brierley immigrated from England in 1914. He worked as a retail manager.He enlisted in Providence, Rhode Island on 12 November 1943.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Peter Schouteten, Fold3, National Archives, ABMC, National Archives, Find A Grave
Photo source: Wilfried de Backer