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BROWNING, Curtis D - Date of
birth
13 December 1916 -
Age
28 -
Place of birth
Jackson County, Texas -
Hometown
Galveston County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38548781 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
L Company,
3rd Battalion,
405th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
25 February 1945 - Place of
death
Near Boslar, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 14 | 7 |
Immediate family
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Members
Edward E. Browning (father)
Annie M. (Kidd) Browning (mother)
More information
Curtis Browning was awared the Silver Star: Near Apweiler, in November 1944, he courageously rallied the men when his platoon had been pinned down in the battle for the high ground north of Apweiler. He ignored enemy fire and took the lead of the assault.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.org, www.ancestry.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - Patricia Liggett