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THRASHER, Charles Gilbert - Date of
birth
27 December 1921 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Baltimore County, Maryland -
Hometown
Baltimore, Maryland
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33565561 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Ammunition Handler -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
317th Infantry Regiment,
80th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
29 September 1944 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 15 | 26 |
Immediate family
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Members
Jacob A. Thrasher (father)
Annie Thrasher (mother)
Kathleen Thrasher (sister)
Esther Thrasher (sister)
Alleen Thrasher (sister)
Alice Thrasher (sister)
More information
Pfc Charles G. Thrasher attended high school for one year and was a production worker before he enlisted in Baltimore, Maryland on 19 March 1943.On 27 September, he was seriously wounded in action, 1 mile northeast of Morey during an enemy night attack. He was evacuated to a clearing station of the Division.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / U.S. Headstone and Interment Record, www.80thdivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - JoMarRo