Arthur Skirrow [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action probably on January 21 near Strasbourg, apparently caught in the push the Germans made in Alsace on Jan 20. Memorial marker at Epimal, France.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College publication
Awards:
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Date of Birth:
About 1922
Birthplace:
New Jersey
Military Branch:
Army
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 1944, home 14 Sawyer, East Orange, NJ
Family Details:
First Name:
Arthur
KIA / MIA Place:
near Strasbourg
KIA Date:
1/21/1945
Last Name:
Skirrow
Middle Name:
Gordon
Military Details:
Camp Gruber, OK, Camp Wheeler, VA, Ft. Benning, GA, Mississippi State College, University of Mississippi, France
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals, death index
Military Unit:
42ND INFANTRY messenger, 42nd Rainbow Division, 7th Army
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA