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LOREE, Herbert Alexander - Date of
birth
14 August 1914 -
Age
30 - Place of
birth
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -
Hometown
Thetford, Genesee County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36173672 -
Rank
Corporal -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
111th Engineer Combat Battalion,
36th Infantry Division
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Awards
Distinguished Service Cross,
Silver Star with Oak Leaf cluster Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
31 January 1945 - Place of
death
France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal - Tablets of the Missing
Immediate family
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Members
Thomas W. Loree (father)
Sarah J. (Weatherdon) Loree (mother)
Jessie D. Loree (sister)
Sheila C. Loree (sister)
Emma T. Loree (sister)
Hazel E. Loree (sister)
William T. Loree (brother)
John F. Loree (brother)
Agnes L. Loree (sister)
Pansy P. Loree (sister)
Viola M. (Lanfear) Loree (wife)
More information
Cpl Herbert A. Loree was a driver at the Eaton Foundry Company before he enlisted at Fort Custer, Michigan on 26 February 1942. he was sent overseas in March 1943.He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The citation cited: For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 111th Engineer Combat Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Fays, France, on 17 October 1944. Pfc Loree's extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
He is remembered at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, https://36th-id.frb.io, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Loree Reunion Tree / WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.findagrave.com – Katie Neal / Russ Pickett, www.newspapers.com – The Flint Journal - 24 February 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Misty / Destiny, www.newspapers.com – The Flint Journal - 24 February 1945