Database 83rd Infantry Division

William J Barton (35613296)

Name Barton, William J
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 35613296
State Ohio
Date of death 1944-07-06
Plot, Row, Grave C, 14, 10
Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps
Unit D Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Private First Class Barton was a member of D Company. The morning report for July 6, 1944 on page 6 lists him as killed in action. Page 6 can be seen here as well.
Morning reports
1944-05-12 PFC Non battle casualty and duty to 83rd General Hospital on May 12, 1944 D / 329 view page
1944-05-19 PFC Returned to duty from 83rd General Hospital on May 18, 1944 D / 329 view page
1944-06-11 PFC Rank reduced to Private as of June 11, 1944 D / 329 view page
1944-07-06 PVT Killed in action on July 6, 1944 D / 329 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
329 / 1943 / #11 PVT

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

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