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WILLIAMS, Richard Jacob - Date of
birth
17 June 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
North Oakland, Butler County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Butler County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33417834 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Engineer -
Unit
508th Engineer Light Pontoon Company
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Awards
unknown
Death
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Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
13 October 1944 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | 72 |
Immediate family
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Members
Henry T. Williams (father)
Mary M. (Weiland) Williams (mother)
Dorothy M. Williams (sister)
Bessie A. Williams (sister)
Paul J. Williams (brother)
Ruth F. Williams (sister)
Henry T. Williams Jr. (brother)
Marian R. Williams (sister)
Margaret J. Williams (sister)
Knute E. Williams (brother)
More information
Pfc Richard J. Williams was a filling station attendant.He enlisted in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on 29 December 1942 and was sent overseas in December 1943.
Source of information: FOHF, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov - WWII Army Enlistment Records, www.wwiimemorial.com - National Archives / ABMC Cemeteries / Mr. & Mrs. Bessie A. & Richard L. Newell (sisters), www.findagrave.com - CWGC/ABMC / Michael Cannon, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 US Census, Col E. Wilson Family Tree
Photo source: Ralph Peeters, Michael Cannon