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William B Elder, Jr
US, American Battle Monuments Commission, 1914-1950
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Index record for
William B Elder, Jr
US, American Battle Monuments Commission, 1914-1950
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Full Name
William B Elder, Jr
State Of Residence
Kentucky
Death
9-Aug-44
Death Date
9 Aug 1944
Buried
Buried at: Plot D Row 17 Grave 3 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France
Memorial Location
Plot D Row 17 Grave 3
Memorial Cemetery
Brittany American Cemetery
Memorial Country
St. James, France
Rank
Captain, U.S. Army
Service Number
O-374719
Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Conflict Period
World War II
Awards
Silver Star, Purple Heart
Served For
United States of America
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Publication Title
US, American Battle Monuments Commission, 1914-1950
Content Source
American Battle Monuments Commission
Last Updated
10/06/2016
Description
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), established in 1923, commemorates the service, achievements, and sacrifice of U.S. armed forces.
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