Database 83rd Infantry Division

Albert L Whitby (33519091)

Name Whitby, Albert L
Rank Private
Army Serial # 33519091
State Virginia
Date of death 1944-07-29
Plot, Row, Grave D, 24, 27
Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps
Role MOS 521 Basic
Unit HQ Platoon, D Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Private Albert Whitby is listed in the memoirs of Capt. Harry C. Gravelyn, Co. D, 331st as a member of the HQ Platoon in July 1944.

The 331st Casualty Report (page 3, #115) for 1944 lists Pvt. Whitby as member of D Co. The morning report for August 2, 1944 on page 2 shows him killed in action on July 29, 1944. Page 2 can be seen here.
Morning reports
1944-08-02 PVT Killed in action on July 29, 1944 521 D / 331 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
331 / 1944 / #4 PVT

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

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331 / 1944 / #9 PVT

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

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