Birth : 21 Jun 1922 Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death : 3 Aug 1944 Saint-Lô, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France
Burial : Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate : 43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description : Killed in Action in World War II.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Kempers. Survived by brothers Orville and Gary and a sister Joan. His remains were returned from overseas in September 1948. All the stores in Sioux Center Iowa were closed for his funeral. He was in the 60th Infantry Regiment, service number 37475994.

(Courtesy of contributor Dan Phelan #47709857)
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Pvt. John A Kempers was killed in action during the breakthrough of Saint Lo at La Bashare, France

(Courtesy of contributor #48021149)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is PFC John Albert Kempers's memorial?

    PFC John Albert Kempers's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA.

  • When did PFC John Albert Kempers death?

    PFC John Albert Kempers death on 3 Aug 1944 in Saint-Lô, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France

  • Where are the coordinates of the PFC John Albert Kempers's memorial?

    Latitude: 43.0680000
    Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Parent

...

Gerrit J. Kempers

(1898 - 1980)

...

Sadie Scholten Kempers

(1896 - 1994)

Siblings

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Orville John Kempers

(1924 - 2006)

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Dr Gary J. Kempers

(1931 - 1960)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

2. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

3. Middleburg Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

4. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

5. West Lawn Cemetery
Orange City, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

6. Sherman Township Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

8. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

9. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

10. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

11. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

13. Nassau Township Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

15. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

16. Newkirk Cemetery
Newkirk, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

19. Valley View Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

20. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

22. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

23. Hospers Cemetery
Hospers, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0732994, -95.9197006

24. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966