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ANCELL, Wilford Lee - Date of
birth
8 May 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Chariton County, Missouri -
Hometown
New Cambria, Macon County, Missouri
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37385081 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
HQ & HQ Company,
56th Armored Infantry Battalion,
12th Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 April 1945 - Place of
death
Near Fuchsstadt, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 31 | 40 |
Immediate family
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Members
John Ancell (father)
Martha M. (Perfater) Ancell (mother)
Mary Ancell (sister)
Orville L. Ancell (brother)
Myrtle Ancell (sister)
More information
Pvt Wilford L. Ancell was a driver before he enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on 14 September 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.findagrave.com, www.12tharmoredmuseum.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Damaris Acevedo / Sandra Neidholdt