Name:
Wilbur E., Jr. Grimes
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
35925623
Unit:
363rd Infantry Regiment, 91st Division
Date of Death:
1944-11-26
State:
Ohio
Cemetery:
Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, The
Plot:
E
Row:
9
Grave:
21
Decoration:
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Comments:
Wilbur E. Grimes, Jr., aged 19, was born on July 10, 1925 in Harrison County, Ohio. He served in the 363rd Infantry, 91st Infantry Division as a Private during World War II. Wilbur died on November 26, 1944 during the battle in the area of Ponzalla in Italy and is now buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. He also has a cenotaph located in Cadiz Union Cemetery, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.