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CARROLL, Jesse Lafayette Jr - Date of
birth
21 August 1914 -
Age
30 - Place of
birth
Marianna, Jackson County, Florida -
Hometown
Marianna, Jackson County, Florida
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34240172 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Tank Commander -
Unit
I Company,
3rd Battalion,
32nd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Houffalize, Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 6 | 5 |
Immediate family
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Members
Jesse L. Carroll (father)
Lucille Carroll (sister)
Charles L. Carroll (brother)
Frances E. (Bates) Carroll (wife)
More information
He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: For notorious service in support of combat operations against the enemy in Belgium from December 23, 1944 to January 4, 1945. Sgt Carroll, who was promoted to tank commander in the field, was fearless in the discharge of his duties under fire and through his calm attitude instilled confidence in his men. While his company was advancing into an enemy held town, he noticed that one of the tanks was in need of help. In the attempt to give the support needed he brought his tank forward in the face of intense artillery and mortar fire, and was killed when a mortar shell exploded directly over his head. Sgt Carroll's great courage and devotion to duty reflects the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1920 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com