Ira E Hamblin ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Mississippi
On June 12, 1944 Captain Hamblin was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Mississippi. ★ 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 | 73689 |
| Service ID | O-340138 |
| Name | Ira E Hamblin |
| From | Oktibbeha County, Mississippi |
| Casualty Date | June 12, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 327th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot F Row 10 Grave 37, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Ira E Hamblin is buried or memorialized at Plot F Row 10 Grave 37, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Ira E Hamblin 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. Hamblin had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was O-340138. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 327th Infantry Regiment.
According to our records Mississippi was his home or enlistment state and Oktibbeha county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Captain Hamblin experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 12, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ 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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Honoring the men and women of Mississippi who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
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• 972 World War I
• 4,242 World War II
• 440 Korean War
• 639 Vietnam War
• 103 Prisoners of war
• 947 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 46 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
• 4,242 World War II
• 440 Korean War
• 639 Vietnam War
• 103 Prisoners of war
• 947 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 46 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
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