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BARNARD, Wilson - Date of
birth
15 December 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Shirley, Hopkins County, Texas -
Hometown
Hopkins County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-1999929 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Medical Detachment,
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
12 April 1945 - Place of
death
Hachelbach, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 21 | 19 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Thomas W. Barnard (father)
Sarah M. (Jonas) Barnard (mother)
Sibyl E. Barnard (sister)
Cecil M. Barnard (brother)
Delmar C. Barnard (brother)
Dessie O. Barnard (sister)
Lessie O. Barnard (sister)
Marcie A. Barnard (sister)
Roby C. Barnard (brother)
Helen (Henson) Barnard (wife)
More information
1st Lt Wilson Barnard joined the Medical Corps of the Regular Army in October 1939.He was reported wounded in action in October 1944 and in December 1944. For these wounds, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal twice.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Family Trees / 1930 Census
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.ancestry.com - Mr. Smith