Melville C. La Force

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Captain Melville C La Force grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:

Grand Forks

Date of Loss:

1945-04-04

Branch of Service:

Army

Rank:

Captain

Regiment / Group / Brigade:

253rd Infantry Regiment

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:

63rd Infantry Division

Circumstances:

Killed in action near France.

Biography:

Buried at Lorraine American Cemetery. Received Bronze Star and Purple Heart awards.

Melville C. La Force

World War II (WWII) - Fallen

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen