Born 9 December 1920 in Georgia
Enlisted on August 17, 1944, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA
He was killed in action 16 April 1945 in Germany
Buried at the Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, GA, K, 4018-A

271st Regiment

PFC Hunt was initially buried at the American War Cemetery Margraten in The Netherlands.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 9 December 1920
  • Date of death: 16 April 1945
  • County: Knox
  • Hometown: Knoxville
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 271st Infantry Regiment
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, GA
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XIV, Top Panel
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