PFC Larue was a member of Anti Tank Company, 317th Infantry, 80th Infantry Division. He was killed in action by enemy artillery fire on 18 Jan 1945 in the vicinity of Heiderscheid, Luxembourg. He was awarded a Purple Heart. He is buried in the American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of death: 18 January 1945
  • County: Morgan
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Middle Panel
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