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Carr, John H. (Dan) "Sleepy"

Date of birth:
April 7th, 1921 (Texas, United States)
Date of death:
February 16th, 1945 (Corregidor, Philippines)
Buried on:
American War Grave Ralls Cemetery
Service number:
38346970
Nationality:
American

Biography

Rifleman Carr was killed by Japanese machine gun fire as he crossed the landing beach to Malinta Hill. Enlisted in 1943 from Lubbock, TX.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Company K, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division "Victory Division", U.S. Army
Purple Heart

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