Martin Siler was born on 12 March 1923 in Whitley, Kentucky, the son of Reuben E. and Ida Siler. He was married to Anna Mae Smith and father of Linda Marie Siler.
He Died of wounds 8 June 1944 received in battle in Normandy. Buried at Sulphur Spring Cemetery, Jellico, TN.
Private
507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Company E
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 12 March 1923
- Date of death: 8 June 1944
- County: Campbell
- Hometown: Jellico
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Battles: Normandy Campaign
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Sulphur Spring Cemetery, Jellico, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VII, Middle Panel
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