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MOSER, Russell Jacob - Date of
birth
18 December 1909 -
Age
34 -
Place of birth
Hanover, Washington County, Kansas -
Hometown
Charleston, Washington County, Kansas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37200318 -
Rank
Corporal -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
743rd Tank Battalion
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
5 October 1944 - Place of
death
Southeastern outskirts of Ubach, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 12 | 26 |
Immediate family
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Members
Henry W. Moser (father)
Agatha A. Moser (mother)
Rozell A. Moser (brother)
Fern A. Moser (brother)
More information
Cpl Russell J. Moser's tank was destroyed, killing him instantly.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1910/1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org - After Action Report 743rd Tank Battalion, S-3 journal 743rd Tank Battalion
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet