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BELL, Carl Gene "Bud" - Date of
birth
30 June 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Charlottesville, Hancock County, Indiana -
Hometown
Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35244335 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
119th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Selgersdorf-Hambach, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 9 | 2 |
Immediate family
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Members
Lawrence Bell (father)
Charlotte L. (Kenney) Bell (mother)
Helen M. Bell (sister)
Hilda C. Bell (sister)
Martha M. Bell (sister)
Carroll D. Bell (twin brother)
Lawrence Bell Jr. (brother)
More information
Sgt Carl G. Bell was employed by the Knightstown Furniture Co. before he enlisted in March 1944. He was sent overseas in August 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.oldhickory30th.com, www.newspapers.com - Greenfield Daily Reporter
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Gretchen Stiers