Born on September 13, 1921, in Knoxville, TN
Died on September 13, 1944 of wounds received in action in Belgium.

Buried in Knoxville National Cemetery (Section B Site 5889)
He was returned from Fosse-Namur in Belgium.
Enlisted on November 9, 1942, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Parents: Fannie Grosclose
Sibling: Roy Grosclose
Married to Cora Belle Rogers in Knoxville, TN

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 13 September 1921
  • Date of death: 13 September 1944
  • County: Knox
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 24th Tank Battalion, 13th Armored Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XIV, Bottom Panel
  • Sponsored by: George G. Smith

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