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BLANTON, Hermann Ray - Date of
birth
24 November 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Claude, Armstrong County, Texas -
Hometown
Summers, Washington County, Arkansas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38602419 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
423rd Infantry Regiment,
106th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
23 January 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| I | 20 | 15 |
Immediate family
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Members
Walter R. Blanton (father)
Annie M. (Nickols) Blanton (mother)
Walter R. Blanton (brother)
Ruby P. Blanton (sister)
Arthur M. Blanton (brother)
Marion H. Blanton (brother)
Opel F. Blanton (sister)
Archie F. Blanton (brother)
More information
Pfc Hermann R. Blanton, also spelled as Herman Blanton, was taken prisoner on 21 December 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.indianamilitary.org, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / WWII Registration Card / 1930 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet