MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Crist, Mellard Cecil

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Crist​

• FORENAME

Mellard Cecil​

• UNIT

3 Bn (Khaki Combat Team)​

• RANK

Private First Class​

• NUMBER

33501278​

• AWARD

Bronze Star,Purple Heart​

• PLACE

Burma 1944​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

from Williamsport,Lycoming County,Pennsylvania​

born 13.2.1924 Williamsport,Pennsylvania​

son of William Henry and Pauline Orville (nee Read) Crist​

graduated Williamsport High School​

foundry worker in civilian life​

enlisted 17.2.1943 Harrisburg,Pennsylvania​

WIA 14.6.1944 Burma​

475 Infantry Regiment (Company L,3 Bn)​

discharged 4.9.1945 Cleveland,Ohio​

married Pearl Carolyn Harstead (1924-74)​

died 20.10.1968 Williamsport,Pennsylvania​

Twin Hills Memorial Park,Muncy,Lycoming County,Pennsylvania Section C Range PL-2 Lot 104 Grave 10​

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