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1SGT Herchel L Elliott

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1SGT Herchel L Elliott Veteran

Birth
Texas, USA
Death
20 Jul 1944 (aged 29–30)
Basse-Normandie, France
Burial
Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France Add to Map
Plot
Plot F Row 17 Grave 13
Memorial ID
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Herchel L. Elliott was the son of Murry Elliott. He grew up in Granbury, Texas, attending public schools there and was a graduate of Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas.

He served with the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division in France. He was killed in action during the Battle of Hedgerows and was the recipient of the Purple Heart.

Sgt. Elliott was survived by his father, a sister, Edna Mae; and three brothers, M.R., Tommy and Hildred.
Herchel L. Elliott was the son of Murry Elliott. He grew up in Granbury, Texas, attending public schools there and was a graduate of Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas.

He served with the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division in France. He was killed in action during the Battle of Hedgerows and was the recipient of the Purple Heart.

Sgt. Elliott was survived by his father, a sister, Edna Mae; and three brothers, M.R., Tommy and Hildred.

Bio by: Paula and Dale

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Entered the service from Texas.



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  • Maintained by: Frogman
  • Originally Created by: War Graves
  • Added: Aug 8, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56644247/herchel_l-elliott: accessed ), memorial page for 1SGT Herchel L Elliott (1914–20 Jul 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 56644247, citing Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France; Maintained by Frogman (contributor 47380828).