Jesse Thomas Willis was born on 4 November 1914, the son of Robert Samuel Willis and Lora Augusta”Gussie” Carter.
He was Killed in Action 5 January 1945 in the Mediterranean area

Private First Class
330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division, Company E

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 4 November 1914
  • Date of death: 5 January 1945
  • County: Bradley
  • Hometown: Cleveland
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Bonerges Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VII, Top Panel
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