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DURHAM, Richard Lyal "Dick" - Date of
birth
6 March 1926 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Illinois -
Hometown
La Salle County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36911220 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
7th Armored Infantry Battalion,
8th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
9 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 13 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Lyal W. Durham (father)
Harriett A. (Riegal) Durham (mother)
Dorothy Durham (sister)
Phyllis M. Durham (sister)
John R. Durham (brother)
James R. Durham (brother)
Charles J. Durham (brother)
Lila M. Durham (sister)
Mary E. Durham (sister)
More information
Pfc Richard L. Durham graduated from Streator High School in 1941 where he was involved in music, Glee Club, Band and Choir.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.8th-armored.org, www.ancestry.com - Family Tree
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.ancestry.com - Streator High School yearbook 1941