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PICKERING, Kelton Perry - Date of
birth
11 January 1926 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa -
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36961593 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
K Company,
3rd Battalion,
310th Infantry Regiment,
78th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
9 February 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 21 | 2 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Clarence R. Pickering (father)
Ruth (Larson) Pickering (mother)
Clarice R. Pickering (sister)
More information
Pfc Kelton P. Pickering graduated from Southeastern High School in 1943. He was employed at the Briggs Manufacturing Company.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - Southeastern High School 1943