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CHATAM, J C - Date of
birth
27 November 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Texas -
Hometown
Mexia, Limestone County, Texas -
Ethnicity
African American
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38218809 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
4041st Quartermaster Truck Company
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Awards
unknown
Death
-
Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
6 August 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 8 | 2 |
Immediate family
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Members
Rufus Chatam (father)
Fannie Chatam (mother)
Rolland Chatam (brother)
Maggie Chatam (sister)
More information
Pfc Chatam enlisted in September 1942 and was sent overseas in August 1944.He was killed when the vehicle he was driving hit three trees.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com, 1930 Census/The Mexia Weekly Herald 5 October 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Des Philippet