We would like to thank Pat Hall for the transfer of this account.
PFC. Batterton, Edward Ellis
Service number: 38516454
Age: 19
Born: September 28, 1924, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Hometown: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Family:
Ellis E. Batterton (father)
Vada Lee (nee Kemp) Batterton (mother)
Elbert Batterton (brother)
Winnie Mae Batterton/Chunn (sister)
Helen Rae Batterton/Ewing (sister)
James William Batterton (brother)
Rank: Private First Class
Function: Rifleman
Battalion: 48th Armored Infantry Battalion
Division: 7th Armored Division
Company: A
Date of death: September 16, 1944
Status: Killed In Action
Place of death: Marieulles, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France
Spot: Not available
Awards / Commendations:
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Cemetery:
Fourche Loupe Cemetery
Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Date of enlistment: October 5, 1943,
Other information:
We would like to thank Pat Hall for the transfer of this account.
PFC. Batterton, Edward Ellis
Service number: 38516454
Age: 19
Born: September 28, 1924, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Hometown: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Family:
Ellis E. Batterton (father)
Vada Lee (nee Kemp) Batterton (mother)
Elbert Batterton (brother)
Winnie Mae Batterton/Chunn (sister)
Helen Rae Batterton/Ewing (sister)
James William Batterton (brother)
Rank: Private First Class
Function: Rifleman
Battalion: 48th Armored Infantry Battalion
Division: 7th Armored Division
Company: A
Date of death: September 16, 1944
Status: Killed In Action
Place of death: Marieulles, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France
Spot: Not available
Awards / Commendations:
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Cemetery:
Fourche Loupe Cemetery
Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Date of enlistment: October 5, 1943,
Other information:
Inscription
PFC, 48 ARMD INF BN, 7 ARMD DIV WORLD WAR II
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