Walter E Babcock ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from South Dakota
On October 19, 1944 Private Babcock was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of South Dakota. ★ 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 | 81288 |
| Service ID | 37485946 |
| Name | Walter E Babcock |
| From | Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota |
| Birth Date | March 21, 1922 |
| Casualty Date | October 19, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 1st Infantry Division, 18th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Burial | Plot C Row 6 Grave 41, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Walter E Babcock is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 6 Grave 41, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Pvt Walter E Babcock was killed by shrapnel in the head.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Walter E Babcock 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. Babcock had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 37485946. Attached to 1st Infantry Division, 18th Infantry Regiment.
He was born on March 21, 1922. According to our records South Dakota was his home or enlistment state and Bon Homme county has been included within the archival record. We have Springfield listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private Babcock experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 19, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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▼ South Dakota was home to over 1,808 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 557 World War I
• 795 World War II
• 263 Korean War
• 192 Vietnam War
• 48 Prisoners of war
• 394 Missing in action
• 11 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 15 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 263 Korean War
• 192 Vietnam War
• 48 Prisoners of war
• 394 Missing in action
• 11 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 15 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
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