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CARNEY, Luther Jr - Date of
birth
17 September 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Lawrence County, Mississippi -
Hometown
Lawrence County, Mississippi
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34871370 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
387th Infantry Regiment,
97th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
11 April 1945 - Place of
death
Near Siegburg, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 7 | 12 |
Immediate family
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Members
Luther Carney (father)
Arrie Carney (mother)
Vancel L. Carney (brother)
Tom E. Carney (brother)
Willie Carney (brother)
Douglas Carney (brother)
Hubert T. Carney (brother)
Fannie M. Carney (sister)
Jo Ann Carney (sister)
More information
Pfc Luther Carney Jr. was a chauffeur before he enlisted at Camp Shelby, Mississippi on 21 August 1943 ans sent to Europe in February 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Mickey Carney, Raf Dyckmans, Hans Wijnands, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census, www.fold3.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Hans Wijnands