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Grave marker for John L. Priesmeyer in the Third
Addition, Section 30 of the Taylor City Cemetery, Taylor (Williamson
county), Texas. John enlisted in the Army on
27 November 1939 and following basic training was stationed at Ft
Clark, Kinney County, Texas, a cavalry post.
He volunteered for parachutist duty and was
assigned to the 551st PIR where he became a 1st Sergeant. On
11 February 1945, 1st Sgt Priesmeyer transferred from the 551st to
Company D, 508th PIR and was wounded in action on that same day.
1st Sgt Priesmeyer transferred from the 508th PIR
to the 13th Airborne Division on 28 May 1945 and, based on his grave
marker inscription, served as the 1st Sergeant of Company I, 513th
PIR, 17th Airborne Division. He was discharged on 22 September
1945. |
