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JORDAN, Samuel Eugene - Date of
birth
22 May 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Wise County, Virginia -
Hometown
Coeburn, Wise County, Virginia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33646962 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
2nd Battalion,
193rd Glider Infantry Regiment,
17th Airborne Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 January 1945 - Place of
death
Flamisoul, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 14 | 11 |
Immediate family
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Members
Cecil C. Jordan (father)
Maxie E. Jordan (mother)
Emma M. Jordan (sister)
Joan Jordan (sister)
Billy R. Jordan (brother)
More information
Pfc Samuel E. Jordan was a miner before he enlisted in Abingdon, Virginia on 31 March 1943.He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Foy, Belgium.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Raf Dyckmans, Gregory Ray Jordan, Bill Wheeler, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.ww2-airborne.us
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Coalfield Progress