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James Hancock [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His platoon was surrounded by enemy soldiers and killed.

Age at Death: 22

Image Source: Family photo

Awards: 
Purple Hearts (2)
Date of Birth: 
1/15/1923
Birthplace: 
Virginia
Family Details: 

Mrs. Helen R. Hancock, China Grove, NC Helen Ann Hancock born Aug 29, 1943 Mr. & Mrs. D. M. (Ella) Hancock - Gold Hill, NC

First Name: 
James
KIA / MIA Place: 
Germany
KIA Date: 
5/4/1945
Last Name: 
Hancock
Middle Name: 
W.
Military Details: 
Fort Jackson, SC, Tennessee, England, France, Germany
Military Rank: 
Private First Class
Source: 

Newsprint and family information

Military Unit: 
Co B, 2nd Cavalry, Rcn Sq. 1st Platoon
Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
NA

Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/james-hancock

Links
[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/james-hancock [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans [3] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/veteran-records