KOREAN WAR PROJECT REMEMBRANCE

PFC James Patten Jr

31st Infantry Regiment
SVC CO
Army
Non-hostile, Died Other Causes
Date Of Loss: February 26, 1953
Service Number: US55237987
Born: December 21, 1930
Home Or Place Of Enlistment
Robbins, Illinois
Burial Location
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Il

Comments: Private First Class Patten was a member of Service Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On February 26, 1953, he was killed when the truck he was driving overturned on Route 35B in North Korea.

Husband of Vera Rice Patten. Father of Linda Denise Patten.

Korean War Project Key No: 35628

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BURR OAK CEMETERY, ALSIP, IL

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