Private First Class Carl A. Akins was born in 1924, the son of Andrew Jackson Akins and Bertha Ellen Garrett. Siblings were Edd Steelman, Jesse Steelman, James, Hobert, Charles, Opal, Margaret, and Thelma. At the time of his death, the 32nd Division was involved in the leap frog operation along the coast of New Guinea against the Japanese.
He enlisted 18 November 1942 at Ft. Oglethorpe, GA
Died 29 July 1944
Buried at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines, plot F, Row 5, Grave 78
Served in 127th Infantry, 32nd Division
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of death: 29 July 1944
- County: Morgan
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Middle Panel
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