Database 83rd Infantry Division

Cecil R Sawyer (34394149)

Name Sawyer, Cecil R
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 34394149
State Alabama
Date of death 1944-07-04
Plot, Row, Grave A, 7, 20
Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps
Unit E Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Private First Class Sawyer was a member of E Company. The morning report for July 7, 1944 on page 11 lists him as missing in action on July 4, 1944. Page 11 can be seen here.

The morning report for August 19, 1944 on page 38 shows his status changed from missing in action to killed in action on July 14, 1944. Page 38 can be seen here.
Morning reports
1944-07-07 PFC Missing in action as of July 4, 1944 E / 329 view page
1944-08-19 PFC Killed in action on July 4, 1944 746 E / 329 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
329 / 1943 / #11 PFC

Good Conduct Medal awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity on November 12, 1943.

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