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BISHOP, Houston - Date of
birth
20 March 1923 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Virginia -
Hometown
Clinchport, Scott County, Virginia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33657947 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
B Company,
1st Battalion,
310th Infantry Regiment,
78th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 April 1945 - Place of
death
Remschied, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| O | 17 | 15 |
Immediate family
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Members
Latham C. Bishop (father)
Laura T. Bishop (mother)
Venus Bishop (sister)
James H. Bishop (brother)
Georgia E. Bishop (sister)
Jane Bishop (sister)
Della Bishop (sister)
Pearlie Bishop (sister)
Emma Bishop (sister)
Virginia H. Bishop (wife)
More information
S/Sgt Houston Bishop was a chauffeur before he enlisted in Abingdon, Virginia on 7 October 1943. HHe was killed by shrapnel.
He was first buried in a temporary grave at Margraten on 15 July 1945. He was disinterred on 26 August 1948 and his remains were prepared and placed in a casket on 27 August 1948. He was given his final resting place on 15 July 1949.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, IDPF
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Joyce Lane (niece)