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KNOX, William Otterbein - Date of
birth
29 October 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio -
Hometown
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35419037 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
507th Engineer Light Pontoon Company
-
Awards
unknown
Death
-
Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
16 May 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 8 | 1 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John J. Knox (father)
Mary J. (Fining) Knox (mother)
John J. Knox (brother)
Theresa E. Knox (sister)
More information
Entered the Service from Ohio
Source of information: Jac Engels, www.abmc.gov, ABMC / National Archives / www.wwiimemorial.com, CWGC/ABMC www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - Veteran Compensation Application File / 1930 Census, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Des Philippet / www.findagrave.com