The following information pertains to an unknown serviceman whose remains have been located and interred at a American Battle Monuments Cemetery or National Cemetery.
File: X-06871
Burial Location: Henri-Chapelle
Plot: H
Row: 5
Grave: 72
Recovery:
Location: Lon. Lat.
District:
Hurtgen Forest, Germany
Section #91, Hurtgen Forest. Detailed map on X-File Page 36/40
At Sea Loss: No
Source:
Description:
Approx Date(s) Death: 11/01/1944 - 11/30/1944
Remains: Fragmented, and charred skull and long bones
Dental Chart Available: Yes
Estimated Height: UTD
Branch of Service: Ground
Location Mgrs:
Probably Nov 1944
AGRS Unit:
ID Tag for James F. Derflinger, 33546328, 109 Inf Regt, 28 Div, found with the remains. Most of the remains disappeared between invesigation and recovery; 2 week time period. 33546328
Temporary:
Burial: Neuville
Row/Plot Grave: EE-3-61
Units in Area: Assessment: most likely 12/4ID 12-18NOV. Less likely 8ID around 24NOV or 109/28ID 4-10NOV. Derflinger finding of death 3NOV44.
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We are looking for ....Photos, Morning Reports, After Action Reports and other documents Some unit information related to the recover location may encompass: Assessment: most likely 12/4ID 12-18NOV. Less likely 8ID around 24NOV or 109/28ID 4-10NOV. Derflinger finding of death 3NOV44..
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