Pvt. Francis John Laurain

How are you related to Pvt. Francis John Laurain?

Connect to the World Family Tree to find out

Pvt. Francis John Laurain's Geni Profile

Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love

  • Build your family tree online
  • Share photos and videos
  • Smart Matching™ technology
  • Free!

Francis John Laurain

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Death: May 31, 1944 (24)
Italy
Place of Burial: Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Edward William Laurain and Eunice A Laurain
Brother of Enola Magdaline Campbell; Sarah L. Laurain and Edward Ambose Laurain

Managed by: Private User
Last Updated:

About Pvt. Francis John Laurain

  • Census: 1930 -  Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
  • Residence: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan - 1935
  • Census: 1940 -  R 1 Isbister, Taylor Township, Wayne, Michigan, USA
  • Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees by SmartCopy: Oct 27 2014, 3:26:06 UTC

PVT, 135 INF, 34 INF DIV WORLD WAR II

  • Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Francis J. Laurain (36131186), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 31 May 1944. Private Laurain's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army. Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 175 (1944)
  • Updated from Find A Grave Memorial by SmartCopy: Oct 27 2014, 4:34:39 UTC
  • Residence: 1930 -  Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
  • Race: White
  • Updated from 1930 United States Federal Census by SmartCopy: Oct 27 2014, 5:26:54 UTC
  • Residence: 1940 -  R 1 Isbister, Taylor Township, Wayne, Michigan, USA
  • Race: White
  • Updated from 1940 United States Federal Census by SmartCopy: Oct 27 2014, 5:27:22 UTC
  • Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Aug 12 2023, 20:32:58 UTC
view all

Pvt. Francis John Laurain's Timeline

1920
May 18, 1920
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
1944
May 31, 1944
Age 24
Italy
May 31, 1944
Age 24
Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States