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-00046
Burial Location: Florence
Plot: A
Row: 8
Grave: 15
Recovery:
Location: 10.5261 Lon. 43.04379 Lat.
District:
Follonica, Italy
at sea
At Sea Loss: Yes
Source: X-file
Description:
Approx Date(s) Death: 07/01/1944 - 07/12/1944
Remains: almost 100 % complete, 26-30 yrs, excellent fingerprints
Dental Chart Available: Yes
Estimated Height: 5'8"-5'10"
Branch of Service: Air Force
Location Mgrs: wv170900
CIP L-729/3721,recov by 47th QM GR Co
AGRS Unit:
washed ashore 10 Mi North of Piombino
Temporary:
Burial: Follonica, Italy
Row/Plot Grave: J-103-1226
Units in Area:
Recovery Location:
The recovery location is at the center of this map.
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We are looking for ....Photos, Morning Reports, After Action Reports and other documents including those of units that may have been near the coordinates LON: 10.5261, LAT: 43.04379 on the approximated dates of death 07/01/1944 - 07/12/1944.
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