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ROCHFORD, Thomas Daniel - Date of
birth
28 May 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37571607 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Squad Leader -
Unit
A Company,
48th Armored Infantry Battalion,
7th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
21 January 1945 - Place of
death
Born, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 2 | 42 |
Immediate family
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Members
William Rochford (father)
Alicia (Chute) Rochford (mother)
Patricia M. Rochford (sister)
William Rochford (brother)
More information
Sgt Thomas D. Rochford, a graduate of Vocational High School, enlisted in the army in May, 1943, and went overseas in October.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, http://www.7tharmddiv.org/index.htm, www.newspapers.com - The Minneapolis Star, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.newspapers.com - The Minneapolis Star