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GILMER, William Wallace - Date of
birth
11 October 1911 -
Age
32 - Place of
birth
Remer, Cass County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Remer, Cass County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37316909 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
313th Infantry Regiment,
79th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 September 1944 - Place of
death
Forêt de Parroy, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 21 | 13 |
Immediate family
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Members
Alexander Gilmer (father)
Grace E. (Foster) Gilmer (mother)
John A. Gilmer (brother)
Frank A. Gilmer (brother)
Stanley F. Gilmer (brother)
More information
Sgt William W. Gilmer was a farmer before he enlisted.He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Andilly, France.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / Combat History 79th Infantry Division, www.findagrave.com - MAJ Jimmy Cotton
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