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BARNHARDT, William Bernard - Date of
birth
11 February 1911 -
Age
33 - Place of
birth
Allentwon, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33833917 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
32nd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
16 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Montleban, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | 40 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Hazel Barnhardt (wife)
Michael Barnhardt (son)
More information
William B. Barnhardt attended Easton High School where he played in the bastketball team. He was also a good athlete.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Odette van Espen Hendriks