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WELCH, Johnie James - Date of
birth
16 March 1926 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Simpson County, Mississippi -
Hometown
Harrisville, Simpson County, Mississippi
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34928645 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
271st Infantry Regiment,
69th Infantry Division
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Awards
unknown
Death
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Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
25 May 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 6 | 26 |
Immediate family
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Members
Vonnie L. Welch (father)
Hattie G. Welch (mother)
Alline Welch (sister)
J.M. Welch (brother)
James F. Welch (brother)
Lonnie Welch (sister)
Percy Welch (brother)
More information
Pfc Johnie J. Welch enlisted at Camp Shelby, Mississippi on 13 July 1944.
Source of information: André Koch, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census - U.S. Headstone and Interment Records, www.fold3.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Sandra Griffing