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SSgt Donald R Francis
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SSgt Donald R Francis Veteran

Birth
Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Death
5 Feb 1945 (aged 23)
Philippines
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Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines Add to Map
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Donald served as a Staff Sergeant, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Penobscot County, Maine prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on February 25, 1942 in Bangor, Maine. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as a lumbermen and also as Single, without dependents.

Donald was declared "Missing In Action" near San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines during the war.

He was awarded the "Bronze Star" and the Purple Heart.

Service # 11042916

( Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett )
Donald served as a Staff Sergeant, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Penobscot County, Maine prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on February 25, 1942 in Bangor, Maine. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as a lumbermen and also as Single, without dependents.

Donald was declared "Missing In Action" near San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines during the war.

He was awarded the "Bronze Star" and the Purple Heart.

Service # 11042916

( Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett )


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  • Maintained by: Coleman ✿
  • Originally Created by: War Graves
  • Added: Aug 8, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56772765/donald_r-francis: accessed ), memorial page for SSgt Donald R Francis (14 Oct 1921–5 Feb 1945), Find a Grave Memorial ID 56772765, citing Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines; Maintained by Coleman ✿ (contributor 47076912).