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FARRELL, William John - Date of
birth
20 July 1911 -
Age
33 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York County, New York -
Hometown
Queens, Queens County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32822334 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
311th Infantry Regiment,
78th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
10 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 2 | 58 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Helen L. Farrell (wife)
More information
S/Sgt William J. Farrell enlisted in the US Army at New York City, New York on 3 March 1943.
Source of information: Dennis and Gerda Hermsen, Carla Mans, WWIIMemorial.com, NARA, www.findagrave.com - James L. Cooper, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / 1940 Census
Photo source: Peter Schouteten