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WALLACE, James - Date of
birth
1902 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
Z-030745 -
Rank
Merchant Seaman -
Function
Deck Engineer -
Unit
United States Merchant Marine
-
Awards
unknown
Death
-
Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
21 February 1945 - Place of
death
Querqueville, Cherbourg, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 44 | 55 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William Wallace (brother)
More information
James Wallace was fatally injured while returning to his ship at this port on the night of 21 February 1945. According to a statement made by the United States Naval Authorities, he lost his balance while alongside a dock, fell backwards, striking his head on the concrete steps below, and then rolled into the water. He was rescued by his companion, who called a hospital corpsman. Artificial respiration was given until the arrival of the medical officer and ambulance. Accompanied by a medical officer, he was taken to the United States Naval Dispensary at Querqueville at 11:10 pm. where he died 10 minutes later of a fractured skull. It is further stated by the United States Naval Authorities that his death was not the result of his own misconduct.He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Blosville, France.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.ancestry.com - Report of Death / Headstone and Interment Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com