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HOLLENSBE, John W - Date of
birth
6 March 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas -
Hometown
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38405919 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
290th Infantry Regiment,
75th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 January 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 16 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
Carl J. Hollensbe (father)
Lillian M. Hollensbe (mother)
Alvin J. Hollensbe (brother)
More information
John Hollensbe graduated from Ardmore High School.He enlisted in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in July 1943 and trained at Camp Wallace, Texas, Fort Bliss, Texas and Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky. He was overseas for only two months when he was killed by artillery fire.
Source of information: FOHF, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Storiesbehindthestars.org