Sherman E Axline ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Maryland
On September 20, 1944 Private Axline was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Maryland. ★ 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 | 57405 |
| Service ID | 33898035 |
| Name | Sherman E Axline |
| From | Frederick County, Maryland |
| Birth Date | July 20, 1925 |
| Casualty Date | September 20, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Specialty | Paratrooper |
| Unit/Group | 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot F Row 2 Grave 15, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Sherman E Axline is buried or memorialized at Plot F Row 2 Grave 15, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Sherman Axline entered the US ARMY on 21 October 1943 at Baltimore, Maryland ... He was overseas since 21 July 1944, received most of his training at Fort McClellan, Alabama and Fort Benning, Georgia.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Sherman E Axline 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. Axline had the rank of Private. His military occupation or specialty was Paratrooper. Service number assignment was 33898035. Attached to 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
He was born on July 20, 1925. According to our records Maryland was his home or enlistment state and Frederick county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Private Axline experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 20, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Silver Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 5,544 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 117 Prisoners of war
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• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
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• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 117 Prisoners of war
• 1,313 Missing in action
• 7 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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