Pvt Ellis Fair Long was born in Hodgins, Oklahoma, son of Matthew Thomas Long and Millie Ann Downing. Brother of Ruby Pauline Long and Raymond Ted Long.
He entered the service from Texas. He died in Germany.

Buried at Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, the Netherlands, N, 4, 4

Photo courtesy; Gaye Thomas

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 21 October 1920
  • Date of death: 23 February 1945
  • County: Anderson
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 989th Engineer Bridge Company
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VI, Top Panel
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