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ANDERSON, John Douglas - Date of
birth
6 March 1915 -
Age
30 -
Place of birth
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York City, New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32337995 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
B Company,
27th Armored Infantry Battalion,
9th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 April 1945 - Place of
death
Küssen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| O | 3 | 14 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John E. Anderson (father)
Sophia (Petersen) Anderson (mother)
Carl Anderson (brother)
Harry E. Anderson (brother)
James Anderson (brother)
Clara Anderson (sister)
Violet Anderson (sister)
Albert Anderson (brother)
More information
Sgt John D. Anderson enlisted on 16 May 1942 at Fort Jay, New York.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - Hougen Family Tree / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet