Edgar C Hargis ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On March 2, 1945 Private First Class Hargis was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 110257 |
| Service ID | 34889081 |
| Name | Edgar C Hargis |
| From | Fentress, Overton County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | February 6, 1922 |
| Casualty Date | March 2, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 9th Infantry Division, 39th Infantry Regiment |
| Burial | Plot C Row 15 Grave 2, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Edgar C Hargis is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 15 Grave 2, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Edgar C Hargis was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Hargis had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 34889081. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 39th Infantry Regiment.
He was born on February 6, 1922. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Overton county has been included within the archival record. We have Fentress listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private First Class Hargis experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 2, 1945. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
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• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
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• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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