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HEAD, Marvel A "Jimmy" - Date of
birth
12 January 1912 -
Age
32 - Place of
birth
Michigan -
Hometown
Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36886659 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
501st Parachute Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 October 1944 - Place of
death
The Netherlands
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 19 | 1 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Julia Head (sister)
Lou G. Head (sister)
Raymond Head (brother)
Bert Head (brother)
John Riley (half-brother)
Louise G. Head (wife)
More information
Pvt Marvel A. Head graduated from Benton Harbor High School.He enlisted in Detroit, Michigan on 1 August 1940.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.abmc.gov, www.wiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, http://www.ww2-airborne.us/, www.ancestry.com - U.S. Social Security Death Index /Headstone and Interment Record, www.newspapers.com - The News-Palladium
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.newspapers.com - The News-Palladium