Birth : 17 Aug 1925 Wicomico County, Maryland, USA
Death : 24 Mar 1945 Wesel, Kreis Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Burial : New Hope Cemetery, Willards, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate : 38.3953018, -75.3281021
Description : Edward served as a Private, Company C, Third Battalion, 194th Glider Infantry, 17th Airborne Division, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Wicomico County, Maryland prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on October 28, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was noted as being employed as a Farm Hand and also as Single, without dependents.

Edward was " Killed In Action " near Wesel, Germany during the war.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Service # 33898473

( Bio by: Russ Pickett )

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Pvt. Edward Franklin Truitt's memorial?

    Pvt. Edward Franklin Truitt's memorial is located at: New Hope Cemetery, Willards, Wicomico County, USA.

  • When did Pvt. Edward Franklin Truitt death?

    Pvt. Edward Franklin Truitt death on 24 Mar 1945 in Wesel, Kreis Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

  • Where are the coordinates of the Pvt. Edward Franklin Truitt's memorial?

    Latitude: 38.3953018
    Longitude: -75.3281021

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Hope Cemetery
Willards, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3953018, -75.3281021

2. Whaley Family Cemetery
Whaleyville, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3944000, -75.3056000

3. Willards Cemetery
Willards, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3908500, -75.3501180

4. Dale Cemetery
Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4014015, -75.3052979

5. Whaleysville Cemetery
Whaleyville, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4044700, -75.3029200

6. Powell Cemetery
Whaleyville, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3883756, -75.3006272

7. Cooper Family Cemetery
Willards, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3717620, -75.3375880

8. Lewis Cemetery
Willards, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3810146, -75.3563737

9. Dennis Cemetery
Willards, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3805000, -75.3568500

10. Littleton Family Cemetery
Whaleyville, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4217873, -75.3120117

11. Freeman-Hall Cemetery
Careytown, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4217410, -75.3114590

12. Davis Cemetery
Whaleyville, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4145780, -75.2980670

13. Hamlin-Baker-Lewis Family Cemetery
Whaleyville, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4255450, -75.3027520

14. Hamblin Family Cemetery
Willards, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3832900, -75.3787160

15. Beauchamp Family Burial Grounds
Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4243210, -75.2839290

16. Shavox Church Road Cemetery
Whaleyville, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4230620, -75.2777950

17. Friendship Cemetery
Pittsville, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3702400, -75.3828000

18. Carey Family Cemetery
Careytown, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4392370, -75.2952930

19. Dennis & Truitt Cemetery
Truitt, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3439950, -75.3359770

20. Mount Pleasant United Methodist Cemetery
Willards, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3451200, -75.3454500

21. Timmonstown Cemetery
Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3460999, -75.3058014

22. Jones Family Cemetery
Powellville, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3511500, -75.3660800

23. Pittsville Cemetery
Pittsville, Wicomico County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3961433, -75.4043749

24. Bethel Church Cemetery
Gumboro, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4521751, -75.3559113