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BLISS, Johnny A - Date of
birth
1918 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
California -
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39151750 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
L Company,
3rd Battalion,
18th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 January 1945 - Place of
death
Bütgenbach, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 4 | 15 |
Immediate family
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Members
Evelyn Bliss (sister)
Richard Bliss (brother)
More information
Sgt Johnny A. Bliss was an athlete and sport instructor.Hr enlisted in Los Angeles, California on 1 February 1941.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov
Photo source: Peter Schouteten