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U. Gant
First Name:
U.
Middle Name:
L.
Last Name:
Gant
Date of Birth:
1924
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was wounded on 7-9-1944 and returned to his unit on 8-11-1945, after receiving the Purple Heart. He was originally reported as missing in action on 8/29/45, and was later declared dead as of this date. Memorial marker at Normandy, France.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 11-3-1944
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Mrs. Luna Gant, formerly of Concord, NC - 1609 North McDowell, Charlotte, NC 2 sisters, 3 other brothers, John Willard Gant, Private - Ft. Jackson, SC
Military Details
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Military Unit:
315th Infantry 79th Division
KIA Date:
8/29/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
France
Military Details:
Ft. Bragg, NC, Camp Blanding, FL, Camp Forrest, TN, Camp Phillips, KS, France
Awards:
Other Army medals, Purple Heart - 1944
Source:
Newsprint and death index