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PFC Gilbert LeDon DeGrant

Birth : 15 Aug 1928
Death : 9 Feb 1952 North Korea
Burial : Saint Francois Memorial Park, Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate : 37.8931000, -90.5136000
Description : Son of Gilbert H DeGrant (1899-1967) and Blanche McFarland (1904-2001).

Gilbert was a member of Headquarters Company, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division.

On February 9, 1952, he was driving a vehicle in North Korea when it overturned and pinned him underneath.

He was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal


frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is PFC Gilbert LeDon DeGrant's memorial?

    PFC Gilbert LeDon DeGrant's memorial is located at: Saint Francois Memorial Park, Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, USA.

  • When did PFC Gilbert LeDon DeGrant death?

    PFC Gilbert LeDon DeGrant death on 9 Feb 1952 in North Korea

  • Where are the coordinates of the PFC Gilbert LeDon DeGrant's memorial?

    Latitude: 37.8931000
    Longitude: -90.5136000

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Francois Memorial Park
Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8931000, -90.5136000

2. Baker Cemetery
Desloge, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8963280, -90.5206528

3. Herod Cemetery
Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8866997, -90.4982986

4. Smallpox Cemetery
St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8891983, -90.5306015

5. Ortenville Baptist Church Cemetery
Desloge, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8752906, -90.5235356

6. McKee Cemetery
Desloge, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8701363, -90.5103455

7. Hill Cemetery
Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9185104, -90.5278091

8. Bonne Terre Cemetery
Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9173000, -90.5393000

9. Cedar Falls Cemetery
Desloge, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8866000, -90.4743000

10. McHenry Cemetery
Desloge, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8697014, -90.4850006

11. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Desloge, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8606000, -90.5308000

12. Nativity Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church Cemetery
Desloge, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8599500, -90.5306600

13. Odd Fellows Cemetery
Park Hills, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8599000, -90.5310000

14. Workmens Cemetery
Park Hills, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8595000, -90.5310000

15. Knights of Pythias Cemetery
Park Hills, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8594130, -90.5307450

16. Greek Catholic Cemetery
Desloge, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8588730, -90.5314540

17. Murrill Cemetery
St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8800011, -90.5575027

18. Highley-McHenry Cemetery
Esther, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8609220, -90.4842740

19. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9282990, -90.5441971

20. Cunningham Cemetery
Esther, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8616982, -90.4672012

21. Gibson Cemetery
Park Hills, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8492012, -90.5430984

22. Wheelehon Cemetery
St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9399790, -90.5412120

23. Ashburn Cemetery
East Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9338500, -90.4727000

24. Highley Cemetery
Leadington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8452988, -90.4867020