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SHOFF, William Henry - Date of
birth
26 February 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Christiana, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Christiana, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33491873 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
H Company,
2nd Battalion,
407th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
-
Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
25 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Erkelenz, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 11 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John Shoff (father)
Florence (Ryan) Shoff (mother)
More information
Pfc William H. Shoff enlisted on 17 November 1942 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and was sent overseas in September 1944.
Source of information: www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.ancestry.com - Veteran Compensation Application File
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Intelligencer Journal 10 March 1945, 15 November 1946