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HARRIS, Daniel Webster - Date of
birth
3 October 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Montague County, Texas -
Hometown
Forth Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38630774 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
I Company,
3rd 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
7 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Bissen, Luxembourg
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 13 | 23 |
Immediate family
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Members
Daniel W. Harris (father)
Sarah P. (Gaulding) Harris (mother)
Charles R. Harris (brother)
Wanda L. Harris (sister)
Uweda L. (McClendon) Harris (wife)
Daniel K. Harris (son)
Helen S. Harris (daughter)
More information
Pvt Daniel W. Harris was an employee of the Leonard Bro Department Store before he enlisted on 30 June 1942.He was seriously wounded in action in the vicinity of Ringel, Luxembourg and evacuated to the 60th Field Hospital that was stationed in Bissen at that time.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / Texas Birth Certificates / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men, www.80thdivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - LuxAmCem