James Melvin Bradshaw was the son of Warren Moses Bradshaw and Nancy Jane Carter. He was married to Mary Lucille Foster and father of Melva Lou Bradshaw, Joel Thomas Bradshaw, James Bradshaw.
Served as Private, 350th Infantry, 38th Division
Died – 17 April 1945, Florence, Italy
At the time of his death, the 350th Infantry Regiment was engaged in the assault on the high ground around the Po Valley. He was initially buried at Pietramala Cemetery at Mount Beni, Italy and reburied at Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy, H,1,15
The Advertiser-Gleam, 16 May 1945
On the day the Germans in Italy surrendered, Mrs. James Melvin Bradshaw of Grassy mountain received a message that her husband had been killed in northern Italy April 17. He was with General Clark’s 5th army. Had been overseas since last Armistice day. Age 24, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucile Foster Bradshaw and 3 children, age 10 months, 3 years and 5 years. Other survivors include his mother, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters, all of Athens.
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 11 April 1921
- Date of death: 17 April 1945
- County: Roane
- Hometown: Harriman
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Florence American Cemetery, Via Cassia, Italy
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Top Panel
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