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BEST, William Elon - Date of
birth
24 April 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Fresno, Fresno County, California -
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39275661 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
I Company,
3rd Battalion,
407th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 December 1944 - Place of
death
At the Rur river, near Linnich, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 18 | 27 |
Immediate family
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Members
Cecil A. Best (father)
Lorene M. (Harrington) Best (mother)
Mary E. Best (sister)
Ann L. Best (sister)
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930/1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: Peter Schouteten