James Hugh Reese was born on 16 June 1924, the son of John Clarence (Tom) Reese and Vola Belle Kerr. He was married to Frances Louise Gass and father Julia Louise Reese. His daughter died in January 1945.
Pvt. Reese was killed in action on 7 April 1944 in Italy
Buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Jefferson City, TN

Private
135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, Company I

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 16 June 1924
  • Date of death: 7 April 1944
  • County: Jefferson
  • Hometown: Jefferson City
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Presbyterian Cemetery, Jefferson City, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XII, Middle Panel
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