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William Walter Abell

1923 – 1944

Private William Walter Abell served in the U.S. Army. William served in World War II. William was 21 years old.

What Happened

Pvt William W. Abell graduated from Eastern High School in 1942 and was a machinist. | | He enlisted in Fort George G. Meade, Maryland on 24 February 1944. | | He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Limey, France.

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  1. Private
    378th Infantry Regiment, | 95th Infantry Division

Branch

U.S. Army

Highest rank

Private

Honors · 1 decoration

Purple Heart
Awards & Decorations 1

For service and achievement

Purple Heart
Family
Hugh C. Abell - Father (named in the record)HAHughFatherAnna A. Abell - Mother (named in the record)AAAnnaMotherJames K. Abell - Brother (named in the record)JAJamesBrotherJean (Rineer) Abell - Wife (named in the record)JAJeanWife

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Home Front
Hugh C. Abell
Father
Named in the record
Anna A. Abell
Mother
Named in the record
James K. Abell
Brother
Named in the record
Jean (Rineer) Abell
Wife
Named in the record
Burial Information
Section J
Grave 30
Row 27
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Last updated October 12, 2026

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William Walter Abell
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U.S. Army
378th Infantry Regiment
Purple Heart

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