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THOMPSON, James F - Date of
birth
19 February 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32309882 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
44th Armored Infantry Battalion,
6th Armored Division
-
Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
13 February 1945 - Place of
death
Amberloup, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 9 | 37 |
Immediate family
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Members
George W. Thompson (brother)
Marion A. Thompson (sister)
Anna Thompson (sister)
Dorothy Thompson (sister)
Anna J. (Young) Thompson (wife)
More information
Pfc James F. Thompson was wounded in his head by enemy fire whilst saving a medic who was pinned down by enemy fire, on the 8th of February 1945 in Germany. He died of his wounds in the 109th Evacuation Hospital five days later.
Source of information: Koen Hermsen
Photo source: Peter Schouteten