The following information pertains to an unknown serviceman whose remains have been located and interred at a American Battle Monuments Cemetery or National Cemetery.
File: X-00163A
Burial Location: Brittany
Plot: J
Row: 5
Grave: 14
Recovery:
Location: -1.3278 Lon. 48.51831 Lat.
District:
de la Manche, France
in tank @ De La Manche
At Sea Loss: No
Source: St. James
Description:
Approx Date(s) Death: - 12/01/1944
Remains: missing dental, charred, multi fractures and missing parts
Dental Chart Available: No
Estimated Height: 5'10"
Branch of Service: Armor
Location Mgrs: Temp Cem
bef Dec 1, 1944
AGRS Unit: 3047 QMGR Co./ SIP Carentan France
commingled remains of tank crew (2). USA 3039214-S. 3/33/F25 (insignia on tank). Helmet next to tank had "C-7237" inside. Recovery MGRS is St. James
Temporary:
Burial: St.James
Row/Plot Grave: O-9-222
Units in Area: poss 33rd Armor Regt
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