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DYKES, Samuel M - Date of
birth
23 January 1919 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee -
Hometown
Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O1300146 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
M Company,
3rd Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 March 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Schmittviller, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 21 | 10 |
Immediate family
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Members
Arthur L. Dykes (father)
Bessie M. Dykes (mother)
Emily Dykes (sister)
Alexandra Dykes (sister)
More information
1st Lt Samuel M. Dykes graduated from the Tennessee Military Institute in Cooksville, Tennessee.He joined the National Guard in September 1940 and trained at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Fort Benning, Georgia.
Lt Dykes first served with the 30th Infantry Division until he was transferred to the 100th Infantry Division. He then volunteered for overseas duty and was transferred to the 3rd Infantry Division. He was sent overseas in September 1943.
He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions on 22 April 1944 in Anzio, Italy. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his actions on 10 September 1944 in France.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII, The Brustol Herald Courier - 1 April 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com