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AVERY, Franklin Kendall - Date of
birth
30 October 1914 -
Age
30 - Place of
birth
New Jersey -
Hometown
St. Paul, Decatur County, Indiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35255626 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
378th Infantry Regiment,
95th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 16 | 4 |
Immediate family
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Members
Ralph W. Avery (father)
Edna M. (Wright) Avery (mother)
Edker S. Avery (brother)
Ralph R. Avery (brother)
More information
Sgt Franklin K. Avery was a carpenter before he enlisted at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana on 4 February 1942. He was sent in August 1943 and first served in Iceland.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, Pat Smith, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.findagrave.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Pat Smith