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PFC John Wilford Larrabee

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Birth	:	21 Aug 1924 New Palestine, Hancock County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	3 Mar 1945 Italy
Burial	:	Silver Lake Cemetery, Bucksport, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5872002, -68.7921982
Plot	:	Block 3 Addition
Inscription	:	"Johnnie gave his life in action for his country in Italy" Note: Military stone at foot of grave Indiana PFC; 86 MT INF 10 MT DIV WWII PH
Description	:	From the Franklin Township Historical Society Scrapbook Collection: PVT JOHN W LARRABEE, son of Dr and Mrs Thomas W Larrabee of New Palestine, was killed March 3 in Italy, where he served as a mountain infantryman. He was buried in an American military cemetery in northern Italy. Pvt Larrabee received mountain infantry training at Camp Blanding, Florida; Camp Swift, Texas and Fort Meade, Maryland. He was a graduate of New Palestine High School and a member of the Evangelical Church. Survivors besides the parents are three brothers, Thomas Larrabee, Patrick Larrabee and Michael Larrabee, and a... Read More	From the Franklin Township Historical Society Scrapbook Collection: PVT JOHN W LARRABEE, son of Dr and Mrs Thomas W Larrabee of New Palestine, was killed March 3 in Italy, where he served as a mountain infantryman. He was buried in an American military cemetery in northern Italy. Pvt Larrabee received mountain infantry training at Camp Blanding, Florida; Camp Swift, Texas and Fort Meade, Maryland. He was a graduate of New Palestine High School and a member of the Evangelical Church. Survivors besides the parents are three brothers, Thomas Larrabee, Patrick Larrabee and Michael Larrabee, and a sister, Myrtle Anna Larrabee, all of New Palestine. His father is a veterinary surgeon, and his uncle, Dr William H Larrabee of New Palestine, a physician, is a former member of Congress. ----- HOOSIER SOLDIER KILLED IN ITALY Special to The Indianapolis News - NEW PALESTINE, IND, MARCH 30 - Pvt John W Larrabee, 20, son of Dr and Mrs Thomas W Larrabee, New Palestine, was killed in action in Italy March 3, according to a war department message received by the family. A chaplain of his company, in a letter, said he was reported to have been carrying ammunition to hes squad engaged in shelling an enemy position when an enemy mortar shell burst overhead. The chaplain further related that he was buried with military honors in an American military cemetery in Northern Italy. Pvt Larrabee arrived in Italy December 24, 1944, eight months after he was inducted into the Army. He was a graduate of New Palestine High School and was a member of the Evangelical church. Surviving also are three brothers, Thomas, Patrick and Michael, and one sister, Myrtle Anna. He was a nephew of Dr William H Larrabee, former member of congress from this district. ===== 8/26/2013 - Marlena Linne provided obits

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Where is PFC John Wilford Larrabee's memorial?
PFC John Wilford Larrabee's memorial is located at: Silver Lake Cemetery, Bucksport, Hancock County, USA.
When did PFC John Wilford Larrabee death?
PFC John Wilford Larrabee death on 3 Mar 1945 in Italy
Where are the coordinates of the PFC John Wilford Larrabee's memorial?
Latitude: 44.5872002
Longitude: -68.7921982

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Thomas Wilford Larrabee Jr.

(1879 - 1970)

Nellie M. Smith Larrabee

(1898 - 1987)

Siblings

Thomas William Larrabee

(1922 - 2007)

Myrtle Anna Larrabee Anderson

(1926 - 2011)

Patrick Jeremiah Larrabee

(1929 - 2000)

Michael Miller Larrabee

(1932 - 2005)

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Coordinate: 44.5872002, -68.7921982

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14. Page Cemetery
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15. Wilson Cemetery
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16. Oak Grove Cemetery
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17. Eldridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5936910, -68.7445020

18. Town Farm Cemetery
Bucksport, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6247500, -68.7980700

19. Maplewood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5558014, -68.7564011

20. Leaches Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5555992, -68.7561035

21. Hilltop Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5698270, -68.7395330

22. Harriman Tomb
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Coordinate: 44.5912390, -68.7268100

23. Bowdoin Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5961110, -68.8569440

24. Evergreen Cemetery
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