MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Sexton, J. R.

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Sexton
  • FORENAME
J. R.
  • UNIT
1 Bn (Red Combat Team)
  • RANK
Private First Class
  • NUMBER
34491746
  • AWARD
Bronze Star
  • PLACE
Burma 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Anderson County,Tennessee
born 22.4.1922 Scott County,Tennessee
son of James Reuben and Margaret Essie (nee Lord) Sexton
semi-skilled in extraction of minerals in civilian life
enlisted 7.11.1942 Fort Oglethorpe,Georgia
156 Infantry Regiment (Company B) (Technician Fifth Grade) 1945
married Pauline Wyrick (1926-2001) (3 sons,3 daughters)
last residence Devonia,Tennessee
died 24.2.1972 Knoxville,Tennessee
Beech Grove Cemetery,Fork Mountain,Anderson County,Tennessee
 
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