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DARKES, John William - Date of
birth
24 August 1910 -
Age
34 - Place of
birth
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33013449 -
Rank
Corporal -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
21 January 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 25 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Harry Darkes (father)
Lilly Darkes (mother)
Lilly Darkes (sister)
Harry Darkes (brother)
Mary Darkes (sister)
Anna Darkes (sister)
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com, www.fold3.com, www.ancestry.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.findagrave.com