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PFC Charlie Jackson Achord

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PFC Charlie Jackson Achord

Birth
Gonzales, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
22 Dec 1944 (aged 19)
Burial
Hamm, Canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg Add to Map
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Plot I Row 6 Grave 10
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He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Private First Class. Service number was 38502162. Served with 28th Infantry Division, 109th Infantry Regiment. Received the Purple Heart for his injury that resulted in his death. By 12th Nov, the 28th had completed its Hurtgen Forest mission and moved south to the scene of its initial entry into Germany where it held a 25 sector of the front line along the Our River from the northeastern tip of Luxembourg to the vicinity of Wallendorf. In the sector the Germans unleashed the full force of the winter offensive against the thinly-held and over-extended division line. Five crack (German) divisions were hurled across the Our River the first day to be followed by four more in the next few days. The Keystone rocked under the overwhelming weight of enemy armor and personnel but refused to become panic stricken. The defense by the Division against Von Runstedt's assault was was termed by one correspondent as one of the greatest feats in the history of the American Army. The 28th fought in place using all available personnel before withdrawing to Neufchâteau on 22 December for reorganization, as its units had been badly mauled. By the time that the 28th was relieved it had thrown the German Timetable completely off schedule and had inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Private First Class. Service number was 38502162. Served with 28th Infantry Division, 109th Infantry Regiment. Received the Purple Heart for his injury that resulted in his death. By 12th Nov, the 28th had completed its Hurtgen Forest mission and moved south to the scene of its initial entry into Germany where it held a 25 sector of the front line along the Our River from the northeastern tip of Luxembourg to the vicinity of Wallendorf. In the sector the Germans unleashed the full force of the winter offensive against the thinly-held and over-extended division line. Five crack (German) divisions were hurled across the Our River the first day to be followed by four more in the next few days. The Keystone rocked under the overwhelming weight of enemy armor and personnel but refused to become panic stricken. The defense by the Division against Von Runstedt's assault was was termed by one correspondent as one of the greatest feats in the history of the American Army. The 28th fought in place using all available personnel before withdrawing to Neufchâteau on 22 December for reorganization, as its units had been badly mauled. By the time that the 28th was relieved it had thrown the German Timetable completely off schedule and had inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.

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Entered the service from Louisiana.

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