| Birth | : | 7 Dec 1918 Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA |
| Death | : | 5 Dec 1944 Philippines |
| Burial | : | West View Cemetery, Liberty, Pickens County, USA |
| Coordinate | : | 34.7822890, -82.7064940 |
| Inscription | : | Medal of Honor PFC 126 Inf 32 Div World War II Purple Heart |
| Description | : | WWII Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as a Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company M, 126th Infantry, 32d Infantry Division. On December 5, 1944 at Leyte the Philippine Islands, Pfc. McWhorter a machine gunner, was emplaced in a defensive position with one assistant when the Japanese launched a heavy attack. Manning the gun and opening fire, he killed several members of an advancing demolition squad, when one of the enemy succeeded in throwing a fused demolition charge in there entrenchment. Without hesitation for his own safety, Pfc. McWhorter picked up the improvised grenade and deliberately held it close to his... Read More |
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Where is PFC William A. McWhorter Famous memorial's memorial?
PFC William A. McWhorter Famous memorial's memorial is located at: West View Cemetery, Liberty, Pickens County, USA.
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When did PFC William A. McWhorter Famous memorial death?
PFC William A. McWhorter Famous memorial death on 5 Dec 1944 in Philippines
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Latitude: 34.7822890
Longitude: -82.7064940
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1. West View Cemetery
Liberty, Pickens County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7822890, -82.7064940
2. Abbott Cemetery
Liberty, Pickens County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7815000, -82.7067670
3. Liberty Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 34.7839280, -82.7050780
4. Williams Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7737000, -82.6883500
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Coordinate: 34.7725500, -82.7239500
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Coordinate: 34.7973330, -82.7189670
7. Ruhamah Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7578011, -82.7043991
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Coordinate: 34.7653999, -82.6778030
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Coordinate: 34.8006330, -82.7383670
10. Union United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8125500, -82.7241500
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Coordinate: 34.7489800, -82.7005080
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Coordinate: 34.8099830, -82.7308670
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Coordinate: 34.7910995, -82.7472000
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Coordinate: 34.8171997, -82.7055969
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Coordinate: 34.7487170, -82.7192670
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Coordinate: 34.7719841, -82.7528000
17. Clayton-O'Dell-Bowen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8219500, -82.7291170
18. Chandler Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8223991, -82.7294006
19. Golden Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7557983, -82.6605988
20. Clayton-Robinson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7848670, -82.7628330
21. Johnston Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7374001, -82.7284012
22. Roanoke Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8272500, -82.7303500
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