Vance I. Shield Jr. (1921-1943) - Find a Grave Memorial

Vance I. Shield Jr.

Birth

2 Apr 1921

Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA

Death

5 Aug 1943 (aged 22)

Sicilia, Italy

Burial

Saint Johns Church Cemetery

Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA Add to Map

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Mother Clara Kraus 1888-1958

Inscription:

"Vance I. Shield Jr. Born April 2, 1921
2nd Lieut. Co. G 26th Inf. Killed In Action
Aug. 5, 1943 Troina, Sicily. Silver Star"

The tombstone in Hampton VA was made by his father, Vance I Shield. Hampton VA was his hometown. Vance I Shield, Jr.'s remains were buried by the US Army in Italy as noted below.

Military Record from US National Archives & Records Admin. WWII & Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas. Reads:
Vance I. Shield, Jr.
Inducted from: Maryland
Combat Organization: 26th Infantry 1st Division
Death date: 05 Aug 1943
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Last known Status: Buried
US Awards: Purple Heart Medal, Silver Star Medal

on website abmc.gov (American Battle Monuments Commission) located 23 Dec 2005:
The World War II Honor Roll
Vance I. Shield, Jr.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Service # O-479208
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Entered the service from: Missouri
Died: 5 Aug 1943
Buried at: Plot F Row 4 Grave 25
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Nettuno, Italy
Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart

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Vance Irving Shield

1896–1967

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1921–1943

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