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CANNAIN, George Henry - Date of
birth
2 February 1924 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Syracuse, Onandago County, New York -
Hometown
Onondaga County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32838586 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
13th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 February 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 7 | 6 |
More information
S/Sgt George H. Cannain enlisted in Syracuse, New York on 16 February 1943. He was noted as being employed as a Shipping Clerk.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.findagrave.com
Photo source: Peter Schouteten