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SCOTT, John Smith - Date of
birth
29 June 1924 -
Age
20 -
Place of birth
Bethany, Moultrie County, Illinois -
Hometown
Moultrie County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
16120248 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
407th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 December 1944 - Place of
death
Near Linnich, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 18 | 3 |
Immediate family
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Members
Smith W. Scott (father)
Ermel D. (Lansden) Scott (mother)
Wilma V. Beebe (half-sister)
More information
S/Sgt John S. Scott graduated from Bethany High School. He attended the University of Illinois.He enlistedon 24 November 1942 in Urbana, Illinois.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Peter Schouteten The Bethany Echo - 4 January 1946