Alton F Whitlow★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On September 12, 1944 Staff Sergeant Whitlow 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.
Alton F Whitlow
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 110929 |
| Service ID | 34287360 |
| Name | Alton F Whitlow |
| From | Hardin County, Tennessee |
| Casualty Date | September 12, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 80th Infantry Division, 317th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot C Row 24 Grave 68, Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Alton F Whitlow is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 24 Grave 68, Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Alton F Whitlow 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. Whitlow had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Service number assignment was 34287360. Attached to 80th Infantry Division, 317th Infantry Regiment.
According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Hardin county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Whitlow experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 12, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Tennessee was home to over 11,719 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Tennessee was home to over 11,719 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 7,527 World War II
• 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
• 7,527 World War II
• 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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