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William Belcher

World War II · US Army · Private First Class

Rank: Private First Class
United States of America

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Virginia
1923

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Birth- May 21, 1923
Wise, Wise Co., Va.

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1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 20 years

Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Army Branch
No branch assignment
Source Of Army Personnel
Civil Life
Branch
Army
Army Serial Number
33657813
Army Component
Selectees (Enlisted Men)

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Rank
Private First Class
Gold Star
Basic Training
Ft. Bliss, Texas

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Enlistment- Oct 4, 1943-Age: 20 years
Abingdon Virginia
Enlistment Term
Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law

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Marriage- Nov 29, 1941-Age: 19 years
Grace Shoemaker
Death- Jan 16, 1945-Age: 22 years
Belgium

Burial

Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Henri-Chapelle, Liege, Belgium

Other Facts

Source Information

Source Film Reel Number
1.207
Source Box Number
0690

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Full Name
William Wesley Belcher

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Full Name
William Belcher

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Level Of Education
Grammar school
Marital Status
Married
Race Or Ethnicity
White

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Wounded:
Belgium
Parents:
William Wesley, Sr. and Ollie (Moore) Belcher
Siblings:
Marie, Virginia, and Charles
Overseas:
22 Jun 1944 - Belgium

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