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MEYER, Sherman Leo - Date of
birth
5 March 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York -
Hometown
Erie County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42095610 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
393rd Infantry Regiment,
99th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
7 February 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 13 | 65 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Leo T. Meyer (father)
Elma (Wollenfels) Meyer (mother)
Ruth A. Meyer sister)
Hiram G. Meyer (brother)
Robert Meyer (brother)
Ruth (Dodie) Meyer (wife)
More information
Pvt Sherman L. Meyer attended high school for four years. He enlisted in Buffalo, New York on 20 July 1944.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / WWII Enlistment Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, U.S. School Yearbooks - North Tonawanda High School 1935