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WILSON, Linford George - Date of
birth
29 June 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Canisteo, Steuben County, New York -
Hometown
Westfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33886412 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
385th Infantry Regiment,
76th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
27 February 1945 - Place of
death
Irrel, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 3 | 45 |
Immediate family
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Members
Harry A. Wilson (father)
Daisy M. (Cole) Wilson (mother)
Kendall E. Wilson (brother)
Clyde H. Wilson (brother)
Betty H. Wilson (sister)
Alen Wilson (brother)
Darlene Wilson (sister)
More information
Pfc Linford G. Wilson attended high school and was a blacksmith before he enlisted at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland on 27 April 1944.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Records / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men 1940-1947 / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files WWII 1950-1966
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - LuxAmCem