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STRIKER, Lynn Arthur - Date of
birth
2 May 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Bucyrus, Adams County, North Dakota -
Hometown
Adams County, North Dakota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37580271 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 September 1944 - Place of
death
Near Mook, the Netherlands
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | 6 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles E. Striker (father)
Lily Striker (mother)
Marion Striker (brother)
Edith M. Striker (sister)
Chloe Striker (sister)
Dale Striker (brother)
Doris Striker (sister)
More information
Pvt Lynn A. Striker worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Miles City, Montana.He enlisted at Fort Snelling, Minnesota on 23 October 1943.
Pvt Striker was killed by a sniper.
He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Molenhoek, the Netherlands on 23 September 1944.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, Fold3, MarketGarden, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Chris O'Conner