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James Hancock
First Name:
James
Middle Name:
W.
Last Name:
Hancock
Date of Birth:
1/15/1923
Birthplace:
Virginia
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His platoon was surrounded by enemy soldiers and killed.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: Family photo
Personal Details
Family Details:
Mrs. Helen R. Hancock, China Grove, NC Helen Ann Hancock born Aug 29, 1943 Mr. & Mrs. D. M. (Ella) Hancock - Gold Hill, NC
Military Details
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Military Unit:
Co B, 2nd Cavalry, Rcn Sq. 1st Platoon
KIA Date:
5/4/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Germany
Military Details:
Fort Jackson, SC, Tennessee, England, France, Germany
Awards:
Purple Hearts (2)
Source:
Newsprint and family information