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PFC Ellis Rucker

Birth
Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
Death
19 Mar 1945 (aged 24–25)
Philippines
Burial
Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines Add to Map
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Plot H Row 4 Grave 103
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He was the son of Samuel Lafayette "Fait" and Nealy May (Dooley) Rucker.
He was killed in action against the Japanese in the Philippines while servicing as a Private First Class in the 185th Infantry, 40th Division, U.S. Army.
He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart posthumously.
He was the son of Samuel Lafayette "Fait" and Nealy May (Dooley) Rucker.
He was killed in action against the Japanese in the Philippines while servicing as a Private First Class in the 185th Infantry, 40th Division, U.S. Army.
He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart posthumously.

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Entered the service from Michigan.

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  • Maintained by: Rick Miller
  • Originally Created by: War Graves
  • Added: Aug 8, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56773917/ellis-rucker: accessed ), memorial page for PFC Ellis Rucker (1920–19 Mar 1945), Find a Grave Memorial ID 56773917, citing Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines; Maintained by Rick Miller (contributor 46935552).