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BUCHER, Ralph B - Date of
birth
29 April 1913 -
Age
31 - Place of
birth
Kenton County, Kentucky -
Hometown
Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35871467 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
405th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
11 December 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 4 | 14 |
Immediate family
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Members
Peter Bucher (father)
Margaret M. (Swartz) Bucher (mother)
Joseph P. Bucher (brother)
Arthur W. Bucher (brother)
Carl J. Bucher (brother)
Elmer F. Bucher (brother)
More information
At the time of Pvt Bucher's death, his brother Carl served in Hawaii.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Des Philippet, Jim Jacobus