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-00225
Burial Location: Brittany
Plot: C
Row: 1
Grave: 8
Recovery:
Location: -1.087597 Lon. 48.776578 Lat.
District:
Beaudonardieres, France
In tank in Beaudonardieres
At Sea Loss: No
Source: X-File pg 3/12
Description:
Approx Date(s) Death: 08/04/1944 - 08/04/1944
Remains: Distal end of L/Tibia & 2 parts of L/Fibula; L/Shoe size 7 1/2 EE.
Dental Chart Available: No
Estimated Height: UTD
Branch of Service: Armor
Location Mgrs: 480/255
Aug 4, 1944
AGRS Unit:
found in tank, Hit directly by a shell and blown to pieces.
Temporary:
Burial: Marigny
Row/Plot Grave: Marigny R-8-154
Units in Area:
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