Elmer
J
Ruth

Private Elmer J Ruth was born in 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and served with the 14th Cavalry Group as a tank driver.

Elmer died November 4, 1944, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Military Record

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Private - United States Army - KIA
Units: 14th Cavalry Group
Decorations: Purple Heart