SGT John Henry Cribbs (1920-1944) - Find a Grave Memorial

SGT John Henry Cribbs

Birth

1 Jan 1920

Collins, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA

Death

16 Oct 1944 (aged 24)

England

Burial

Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery

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He served as a Sgt. in Company C 861 Engr Avn Bn during WW II.
One unmarked slab right side of John H. Cribbs
One large unmarked grave
One unmarked grave right side the large unmarked grave, red brick bordered,seven unmarked graves marked by wooden sticks, surrounding the two unmarked graves above.

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The above information was entered by Karen - I have left it as she wrote it to honor her work.

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Karen created this memorial in 2005 when she actually visited the cemetery. That proves that the graves that are now marked with markers were not marked in 2005. Who ever marked the graves of my maternal great grandfather "James Henry Cribbs", and his entire family, did not know the actual location and who were buried in each of the 13 graves. Sadly they got it terribly wrong. Please see John's brother James Leroy's memorial for the actual locations of who is buried in which space.

Also please read below the "Note" that his niece, my cousin, Betty left.

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The following is a news article found by Dottie Gilder

SGT. JOHN H. CRIBBS TATTNALL WAR DEAD IS BEING RETURNED

Reidsvsille Soldier Killed In World War II Being Returned On USAT Ship

ATLANTA 'GENERAL DEPOT, Atlanta.—

Remains of 54 Georgia World War II dead, who were originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in England and France, are being returned to the United States aboard the USAT "James A. Robinson".

Sgt. John H. Cribbs, of Reidsville, whose next of kin is Susie C. Cribbs of Reidsville is among the 54.

After arrival of the "James A. Robinson" at the New York Port of Embarkation, from two to five weeks will elapse before the Atlanta Distribution Center will be able to advise the next of kin when they may expect to receive the remains of their loved one.

Each next of kin has been notified in advance of the arrival of the "James A. Robinson" in New York Port of Embarkation. Remains aboard this vessel are being returned home for final burial in accordance with instructions from the next of kin.

Under the program for final burial of World War II dead, next of kin may elect to have the remains of their loved ones returned to the United States for burial in a private or national cemetery, or may request final interment in a permanent American military cemetery overseas or a private cemetery in a foreign country which is the homeland of the deceased.

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