Cordell Wilmoth was born on 29 October 1919 in Cookeville, Tennessee, the son of Jube Collins Wilmoth and Rachel Alma Petty. He was married to Clara Mae Upchurch and father of Clodean Wilmoth and Opal Wilmoth.
He was Killed in Action 7 August 1944
Buried at Wilmoth Cemetery, Cookeville, TN

Private
115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division

Photo courtesy; Larry Wilmoth

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 29 October 1919
  • Date of death: 7 August 1944
  • County: Scott
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Wilmoth Cemetery, Cookeville, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Middle Panel
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