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CASPER, William Billy - Date of
birth
24 December 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Wisner, Tuscola County, Michigan -
Hometown
Berrien County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35900597 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
K Company,
3rd Battalion,
331st Infantry Regiment,
83rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 January 1945 - Place of
death
North of Langlire, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 10 | 36 |
Immediate family
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Members
Joseph Casper (father)
Mary (Titcz) Casper (mother)
Joseph A. Casper (brother)
Andrew Casper (brother)
Rose Casper (sister)
Eugene J. Casper (brother)
James Casper (brother)
Stephen Casper (brother)
More information
William B. Casper was a constructor worker before he enlisted in Indianapolis, Indiana on 9 December 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, National Archives, ABMC, National Archives, Find A Grave,
Photo source: www.findagrave.com