Waller Jack L.

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88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

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Jack L. Waller

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350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

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1944-09-28

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Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee

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Jack L. Waller was born on October 25, 1917. He served in the US Army during World War II. Jack died on September 28, 1944 at the age of 26 in Italy and is now buried in the Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.