The story
You are reading the record of honored service member Greene Roy Joseph, coming from the state Nebraska in the United States of America (according to my records his last home and/or enlistment state).
He served as Staff sergeant with military service number #17018705 in this unit - 15 Squadron 61 Troop Carrier Group.
He gave his life for our freedom on Tuesday 03 March 1945. He is buried or memorialized on the American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.
The location of his grave: Plot B, Row 13, Grave 34
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He served as Staff sergeant with military service number #17018705 in this unit - 15 Squadron 61 Troop Carrier Group.
He gave his life for our freedom on Tuesday 03 March 1945. He is buried or memorialized on the American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.
The location of his grave: Plot B, Row 13, Grave 34
Would you like to help me commemorating Greene Roy Joseph by adding your testimonial at the bottom of this record and/or sending a photo or more information so we can learn from his efforts and help other people in their search?
You can visit the grave from a satellite view by following this link:link (click here) and choose the plot as mentioned in this record. All graves are plotted on the map with the exact GPS-location
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