Soldiers Overview Slocum, James E. Date of Birth Hometown/County Monmouth County State New Jersey Rank Private ASN 12073793 Unit 87th Cavalry reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized Company/Troop Troop C MOS Code 607, Light Mortar Crewman KIA/DOW/MIA KIA, November 6, 1944, vicinity Ospel Last Duty Location November 6, 1944, vicinity Ospel Awards Purple Heart, Bronze Star Next of Kin Minnie Bennet Slocum (Mother) Edward E. Slocum (Father Harry R. Slocum (Brother)Helen M. Slocum (Sister) Chester M. Slocum (Brother) Weldon E. Slocum (Brother) Herbert Slocum (Brother) Buried at USMC Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Grave No. Plot F, Row 5, Grave 63 Adopter Photo(s) Soldier: Asbury Park Press Grave: Werner van Osch Extra Info
