Francis J. York

Photo of Private Francis J York in uniform standing outside

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Divide

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    19th Infantry Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    24th Infantry Division
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in Leyte, Philippine Islands

Biography:

born Crosby, NDak 11 Oct 18; resident Divide County, NDak; entered AUG Ft Snelling, Minn 5 Feb 42; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 21 Oct 44 Leyte, PI; buried in Section 8-1, Grave 519, Ft Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, Minn.