William Murry EVANS
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ARMY SERIAL NUMBER | O-1294640 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AGE | 23 yo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
DATE OF BIRTH | 18 June 1921 TENNESSEE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ETAT | TENNESSEE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Parents : John Williams & Ella Tommie Bailey EVANS Siblings : Milton, Mable Ruth, John Malcolm, Myrl & Margaret Evans Sharp | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RANK | 2nd Lieutenant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
FONCTION | Infantry | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
JOB before ENLISTEMENT | Farmer | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DATE of ENLISTEMENT | 16 September 1941 Dyersburg AAF TENNESSEE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
COMPANY | Company - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
REGIMENT | 47th Infantry Regiment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
DIVISION | 9th Infantry Division | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
DATE OF DEATH | 25 july 1944 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
STATUS | KIA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CEMETERY TEMPORARY | CEMETERY TEMPORARY of St Mère #2 N°3586 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ww2veteransmemoriesToday, we would like to pay a tribute to Lt William M. Evans who lost his life in Normandy, France while serving with the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. "Mr. and Mrs. John W.Evans of 249 S. Lindsey St, have received a confirmation from the War Department that their son, Lt William Murry Evans, 23, was killed in action in France, July 25. He entered service in september 1940 and was graduated from Officer's Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga, in september of 1942. " extrat of the local newspaper, 1944. Lt Evans served in North Africa and Sicily before he lost his life fighting in Normandy, France. He now rests in peace for eternity at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France Plot: C Row: 19 Grave: 11 Thank you for your service and sacrifice Lt William M. Evans, we have not forgotten. AWARDS AND CITATIONS
See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the World War II (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant William M. Evans (ASN: 0-1294640), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 June 1944. Second Lieutenant Evans' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army. General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 65 (1944) Action Date: 16-Jun-44 Service: Army Rank: Second Lieutenant Regiment: 47th Infantry Regiment Division: 9th Infantry Division |
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9th INFANTRY DIVISION - THE VARSITY
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SOURCES INFORMATIONS | Monty Mc DANIEL |
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SOURCES PHOTOS | Monty Mc DANIEL - Frédéric LAVERNHE - Instagram.com - Findagrave.com |
PROGRAMMEURS | Frédéric & Renaud |
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