PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN “JACK” PHILIP BLACKMAN SR.; U.S. ARMY

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November 22, 1923 (Norwalk, CT) – June 13, 1980; 56 years old
Married Beulah Mae Scofield on November 26, 1942 in Norwalk, CT
One daughter, Virginia
Local address: 23 Leonard Street, Norwalk
Enlisted on April 2, 1943
Serial number 31331430
66TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Wounded In Action. Recipient of the Purple Heart Medal.

Captured during the Battle of the Bulge and was held in German POW camp Stalag 7A.

Postcard contributed by daughter, Ginny Gage.
Postcard contributed by daughter, Ginny Gage. Stamp in top right shows the prison camp was Stalag 7A.

Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Riverside Avenue, Norwalk; Section 17, plot 308. Photo from findagrave.com.

Published by jeffd1121

USAF retiree. Veteran advocate. Committed to telling the stories of those who died while in the service of the country during wartime.

3 thoughts on “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN “JACK” PHILIP BLACKMAN SR.; U.S. ARMY”

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