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-00698
Burial Location: Epinal
Plot: B
Row: 50
Grave: 11
Recovery:
Location: 8.2171 Lon. 54.9588 Lat.
District: Isle of Sylt
IsleofSylt, Germany
Washed ashore from the North Sea
At Sea Loss: Yes
Source:
Description:
Approx Date(s) Death: 11/27/1943 -
Remains: Mandible missing. Almost entire other skeleton complete
Dental Chart Available: Yes
Estimated Height: 5'4"
Branch of Service: Air Force
Location Mgrs:
Recovered from North Sea on 27 Nov 1943
AGRS Unit:
*, Laundry mark, "0230"
Temporary:
Burial: Neuville
Row/Plot Grave: R-2-34
Units in Area: N/A
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: 8.2171, LAT: 54.9588 on the approximated dates of death 11/27/1943 - . Some unit information related to the recover location may encompass: N/A.
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