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BLACKWELL, Vincent Jerome - Date of
birth
1925 -
Age
unknown -
Place of birth
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana -
Hometown
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana -
Ethnicity
White -
Religion
Catholic
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
15344120 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
16th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
17 November 1944 - Place of
death
Hamich, Hürtgen Forest Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 9 | 53 |
Immediate family
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Members
John J. Blackwell (father)
Anna M. King Blackwell (mother)
John J. Blackwell (brother)
Kenneth Blackwell (brother)
Elizabeth E. L. Blackwell (sister)
More information
Pfc Vincent J. Blackwell graduated from Cathedral High School.He joined the U.S. Army Reserve in Indianapolis, Indiana on 16 March 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com, www.history.army.mil, www.newspapers.com - The Indianapolis News
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.newspapers.com - The Indianapolis News