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NESTER, Orby Mckinney - Date of
birth
16 January 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Virginia -
Hometown
Patrick County, Virginia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33216795 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
407th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 December 1944 - Place of
death
Near Linnich, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| L | 11 | 7 |
Immediate family
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Members
Solomon S. Nester (father)
Sarah E. (Burnett) Nester (mother)
William M. Nester (brother)
Howard Nester (brother)
Corby C. Nester (twin brother)
Silas G. Nester (brother)
Lena A. Nester (sister)
Susan J. Nester (sister)
Lula F. Nester (sister)
Vera L. Nester (sister)
Nellie M. Nester (sister)
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - Family Tree
Photo source: FOHF, The Nester Family