Herbert William Tennyson was born 3 November 1913, the son of Robert Cleveland Tennyson and Edith Flora Ghann Tennyson. He married Iva Beatrice Morris in 1941. They were the parents of James Herbert Tennyson.
He died 9 August 1944 in France
Sergeant
41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division
41 Armd Inf, 2 Armd Div.
Westview Cem., Monroe Co., Tn
Photo (below) courtesy of Mr. Dwight “Andy” Anderson
Jules Lecoeur offers calvados [a strong apple-based drink) to members of B Company 41st AIR. On the 29th June 1944, upper right facing the camera, is Sgt Herbert W. Tennyson; he was killed less than two weeks later due to friendly fire from members of the 30th Infantry Division near Domfront, France. The photo was taken by Robert Capa. Location of the photo is D51 road north of Hambye.
Personal Note: Jules Lecoeur was the father of my grandfather
Thanks for his memory! Best Regards, Romain Lecoeur
Thanks for his memory! Best Regards, Romain Lecoeur
- Rank: Sergeant
- Date of birth: 3 November 1913
- Date of death: 9 August 1944
- County: Monroe
- Hometown: Sweetwater
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Battles: Normandy Campaign
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Westview Cemetery, Sweetwater, Monroe County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Top Panel
- Sponsored by: Romain Lecoeur
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