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Pvt Billy Chester Rhoads

Birth	:	1 Jun 1923 Albia, Monroe County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Jan 1944 Italy
Burial	:	Oak Grove Cemetery, Axton, Henry County, USA
Description	:	Billy Chester Rhoads entered into the service on 29 August 1940. He served 3 years, 9 months in the U.S. Army during World War II. His ship was blown up in Anzio, Beach Head, Italy. World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas Name Inducted From Rank Combat Organization Death Date Monument Last Known Status U.S. Awards Rhoads, Billy C Iowa Private 83rd Chemical Battalion Jan 26 1944 Sicily & Rome, Italy Missing Purple Heart Medal The body of PVT. Billy... Read More	Billy Chester Rhoads entered into the service on 29 August 1940. He served 3 years, 9 months in the U.S. Army during World War II. His ship was blown up in Anzio, Beach Head, Italy. World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas Name Inducted From Rank Combat Organization Death Date Monument Last Known Status U.S. Awards Rhoads, Billy C Iowa Private 83rd Chemical Battalion Jan 26 1944 Sicily & Rome, Italy Missing Purple Heart Medal The body of PVT. Billy C. Rhoads A.S.N. 16001304 was found floating in the water off the coast of Anzio, Italy about 10 a.m. the morning of January 26, 1944. The body was removed from the water long enough to make identification (dog tags) and then the body was returned to the sea. A marker is located at the Service Cemetery to honor his memory.

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Where is Pvt Billy Chester Rhoads's memorial?
Pvt Billy Chester Rhoads's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, Axton, Henry County, USA.
When did Pvt Billy Chester Rhoads death?
Pvt Billy Chester Rhoads death on 26 Jan 1944 in Italy

Family Members:

Parent

Edwin Delano “Tom” Rhoads

(1902 - 1973)

Elizabeth Sarah White Rhoads

(1904 - 1974)

Siblings

Richard Earl Rhoads

(1924 - 1989)

Robert C. Rhoads

(1926 - 1993)

Clifford E Rhoads

(1930 - 2003)

George A. Rhoads

(1932 - 2002)

James Franklin “Jim” Rhoads

(1935 - 2010)

Carl “Bub” Rhoads

(1939 - 1993)

Flowers:

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