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PVT Walter Albert Merrick

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PVT Walter Albert Merrick Veteran

Birth
Fremont Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA
Death
14 Oct 1918 (aged 28)
Archangel, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia
Burial
Snover, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section C
Memorial ID
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United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company M.

PTE. WALTER A. MERRICK

SANDUSKY

Was born in Fremont Township, June 7, 1890, son of George and Emiline Merrick, attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He had one brother and two sisters: John; Mrs. Jacob Hagle and Mrs. W. Baker. As a Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. Embarked from Camp Mills N. Y. for Russia in July. Was killed in action October 14, 1918. He was a member of the 339th Infantry. He was shot in the breast and lived only a few minutes.


Walter's body was brought back to USA in 1919.

United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company M.

PTE. WALTER A. MERRICK

SANDUSKY

Was born in Fremont Township, June 7, 1890, son of George and Emiline Merrick, attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He had one brother and two sisters: John; Mrs. Jacob Hagle and Mrs. W. Baker. As a Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. Embarked from Camp Mills N. Y. for Russia in July. Was killed in action October 14, 1918. He was a member of the 339th Infantry. He was shot in the breast and lived only a few minutes.


Walter's body was brought back to USA in 1919.

Gravesite Details

Killed in action in WWI- United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company M.



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