Database 83rd Infantry Division

Carl F Henry (33241968)

Name Henry, Carl F
Rank Staff Sergeant
Army Serial # 33241968
State Pennsylvania
Date of death 1944-07-23
Plot, Row, Grave D, 18, 15
Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps
Unit D Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
According to page 12 of the memoirs of Capt. Harry C. Gravelyn, Co. D, 331st, S/Sgt. Carl Henry was an original member of that outfit.
Morning reports
1944-07-24 CPL Promoted to Staff Sergeant, duty changed to Squad Leader (653) as of July 14, 1944 D / 331 view page
1944-08-01 SSGT Killed in action on July 23, 1944 653 D / 331 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
331 / 1944 / #1 CPL

Good Conduct Medal awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.

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331 / 1944 / #9 CPL

Combat Infantry Badge awarded for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy in France.

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