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Sgt James Liston McClain Jr.

Birth : 30 Sep 1917 Townsend, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Death : 16 Jun 1944 Cherbourg-Octeville, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France
Burial : Townsend Cemetery, Townsend, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate : 39.3889008, -75.7089005
Description : Son of James Liston McClain, Sr. and Gertrude Austin McClain.

James, who resided in Townsend, Delaware, served as a Staff Sergeant with Company E, 60th Infantry Divsion, U.S. Army during World War II.

He was "Killed In Action" in the Battle of Cherbourgh, France during the War.

He had served in the Army for three years and five months at the time of his death and was decorated with a Purple Heart.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Sgt James Liston McClain Jr.'s memorial?

    Sgt James Liston McClain Jr.'s memorial is located at: Townsend Cemetery, Townsend, New Castle County, USA.

  • When did Sgt James Liston McClain Jr. death?

    Sgt James Liston McClain Jr. death on 16 Jun 1944 in Cherbourg-Octeville, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France

  • Where are the coordinates of the Sgt James Liston McClain Jr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 39.3889008
    Longitude: -75.7089005

Family Members:

Parent

...

James L. McClain

(1898 - 1983)

...

Gertrude Austin McClain

(1891 - 1950)

Siblings

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Viola McClain Naylor

(1912 - 1990)

...

Frances A. McClain Heverin

(1921 - 1999)

...

Rosalie E. McClain Waters

(1929 - 1948)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Townsend Cemetery
Townsend, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3889008, -75.7089005

2. Ebenezer Cemetery
Townsend, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3665390, -75.7290421

3. Old Union Methodist Cemetery
Townsend, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3881264, -75.6633301

4. Pinetree Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4080720, -75.6581270

5. Old Saint Anne's Church Cemetery
Middletown, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4355545, -75.7129135

6. Peterson Family Cemetery
Middletown, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4492220, -75.7184870

7. Warwick Cemetery
Warwick, Cecil County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4195380, -75.7771620

8. Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery
Middletown, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4498062, -75.7136078

9. Dale United Methodist Church Cemetery
Middletown, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4538231, -75.7108841

10. Salem Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3194400, -75.6831300

11. Wesley Chapel of Love Church Cemetery
Sassafras, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3738150, -75.8014870

12. Forest Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Middletown, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4622002, -75.7202988

13. Corbit Family Cemetery
Odessa, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4571750, -75.6637590

14. Appoquinimink Friends Burial Ground
Odessa, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4573780, -75.6639360

15. Old Saint Pauls Church Cemetery
Odessa, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4575920, -75.6605453

16. Lees Chapel Cemetery
Golts, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3310110, -75.7799580

17. Saint Francis Xavier Shrine Cemetery
Warwick, Cecil County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4367500, -75.8037290

18. Old Drawyers Church Cemetery
Odessa, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4672203, -75.6534729

19. Foreman-Massey Cemetery
Green Spring, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3160000, -75.6346000

20. Delaney Cemetery
New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2998000, -75.7470000

21. Duck Creek Friends Burial Ground
Smyrna, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3062000, -75.6220000

22. Saint Peter's Cemetery
Smyrna, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3059387, -75.6172180

23. Friendship Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Chambersville, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3665000, -75.5691000

24. McDonough Cemetery
Middletown, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4924480, -75.6501680