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MAYNARD, Roland Joseph - Date of
birth
5 June 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire -
Hometown
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31374033 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
87th Chemical Battalion
-
Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
2 January 1945 - Place of
death
Unstated Camp
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 12 | 5 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Joseph P. Maynard (father)
Leontine Maynard (mother)
Leo Maynard (brother)
Henry E. Maynard (brother)
More information
Pfc Roland J. Maynard was employed at the International Shoe Company.He entered the service in October, 1943 and has been overseas since June 1944.
Source of information: Erwin Derhaag, Terry Hirsch, The Telegraph - Jan 20, 1945, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1930 census, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Jac Engels, The Telegraph - Jan 20, 1945