Marion Franklin McGrewAge: 26 years1918–1944
- Name
- Marion Franklin McGrew
- Given names
- Marion Franklin
- Surname
- McGrew
Birth | September 14, 1918 43 24 |
Birth of a sister | Mae McGrew October 14, 1920 (Age 2 years) |
Death of a maternal grandmother | Nettie Blossom Duree July 31, 1936 – 10 AM (Age 17 years) Cause: Septicemia Source: Ohio Death Certificate Citation details: 1936-48,893 Text: 1936-48,893 CCO, West Tp. Nettie Blosson Barrow, fem, wh, mar to Frank A. Born 28 Nov 1870, Cherry Creek, NY to Andrew Duree, b ?? & Lidica Angeline Price, b NY. Died 31 Jul 1936 10 am of septicemia, 65-8-3. CC Taylor, MD Bur 2 Aug, Aug Cem. Inf: AH McGrew, E Roch, Oh. |
Burial of a maternal grandmother | Nettie Blossom Duree August 2, 1936 (Age 17 years) Cemetery: Augusta Cemetery, Sec A, Row 18 Publication: Carroll County Genealogical Society, Carrollton, Ohio 44615 Citation details: Page 16 Text: BARROWS
Frank 1864-1937
Nettie 1870-1936
Section A Row 18 Source: Augusta Cemetery Burial Records Publication: Unpublished Text: Date of Interment, 2 Aug 1936; Name of deceased, Nettie Blossom Barrows, age 65; Cause of death, Septicaermia; Place of death, West, Columbiana, OH; Undertaker, Ray R. Finefrock, Waynesburg, OH. |
Death of a maternal grandfather | Frank Barrows October 4, 1937 (Age 19 years) Cause: ?? of Hyperthrophic prostate gland Source: Ohio Death Certificate Citation details: 1937-65,324 Text: BARROWS, Frank A.
Aultman Hosp, Canton, Oh, resided East Tp, Carr Co. ml, wh, wid of 'not stated' farmer
B 19 May 1864, Cascadia, NY to Unknown, b NY & Unknown, b ?
D 4 Oct 1937 at 1 pm ??? of Hyperthrophic prostate gland
Bur 7 Oct Aug Cem Inf: Marion T. Barrows, RD 4, Salem, Oh. |
Burial of a maternal grandfather | Frank Barrows October 7, 1937 (Age 19 years) Cemetery: Augusta Cemetery, Sec A, Row 18 Publication: Carroll County Genealogical Society, Carrollton, Ohio 44615 Citation details: Page 16 Text: Section A, Row 18
BARROWS
Frank 1864-1937
Nettie 1870-1936 Source: Augusta Cemetery Burial Records Publication: Unpublished Citation details: Permit 1013 Text: Date of Interment, Oct 7, 1937; Name of Deceased, Frank A. Barrows, age 73; Cause of Death, Hyperthrophy of Prostate Gland; Place of death, Canton, OH; Undertaker, Roy R. Finefrock, Waynesburg, OH. Source: Ohio Death Certificate Citation details: 1937-65,324 |
Military | January 21, 1941 (Age 22 years) Text: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Marion F McGrew
Birth Year: 1918
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Ohio
State of Residence: Ohio
County or City: Columbiana
Enlistment Date: 21 Jan 1941
Enlistment State: Ohio
Enlistment City: Cleveland
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 71
Weight: 150
Source Information:
National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com |
Death | December 2, 1944 (Age 26 years) Cause of death: Killed in Action Citation details: Columbiana County, OH Text: McGrew, Marion F. 35005335 PFC KIA |
Burial | about 1947 (2 years after death) Cemetery: Augusta Cem, Sec B, Row 15 Publication: Carroll County Genealogical Society, Carrollton, Ohio 44615 Citation details: Page 28 Text: McGREW, Marion F. Ohio PFC 128 Inf. WW II;
b Sept 14,1918; d Dec. 2, 1944 |
Event | Augusta Cemetery Memorial Day Program May 30, 2010 (65 years after death) Source: www.augustacemetery-ohio.com Text: Marion Franklin McGrew was honored on 30 May 2010 at the annual Memorial Day Service in Augusta Cemetery. The program says:
MARION F. McGREW was born September 14, 1918 to Alvin and Lottie Barrows McGrew. On January 21, 1941, at the age of 22, Marion enlisted in the United States Army and by the end of that year, the United States was involved in World War II.
During World War II, Marion bravely served as Private First Class with the 128th Infantry. We believe he was serving with the U.S. First Army at the time of his death. Between September 14, 1944 and February 10, 1945 First Army was involved inthe Battle of HurtgenForest (German: Schlacht im Hurtgenwald). This is the name given to the series of fierce battles fought between U. S. and German forces in the Hurtgen Forest east of the Belgian-German border.
In mid September 1944, the Allied pursuit of the German army after the landings at Normandy was slowing down because of extended supply lines and German Army rebuilding. The next strategic objective was to move up to the Rhine River along itsentire length and prepare to cross it. Lt. Gen. Courtney Hodges' First Army experienced hard resistance pushing through the Aachen Gap and perceived a potential threat from enemy forces using the Hurtgen Forest as a base.
The U.S. commanders' initial goal was to pin down German forces in the area to keep them from reinforcing the front lines further north, between Aachen and the Rur River, where the Allies were fighting a trench was between a network of fortifiedtowns and villages connected with field fortifications, tank traps, and minefields.
The Hurtgen Forest occupies a rugged area between the Rur River and Aachen. The dense conifer forest was impenetrable restricting vehicular movement which limited the use of tanks and hid anti-tank teams. In the autumn and early winter of 1944,the weather was cold and wet. Ground conditions varied from wet to snow cover. Apart from the bad weather, the dense forest and rough terrain also prevented proper use of Allied air support.
The Battle of Hurtgen Forest became the longest battle on German ground during World War II, and the longest single battle the U.S. Army has ever fought in its history. The U.S. Army's Center of Military History has estimated that 120,000 troups,plus replacements, were committed to Hurtgen; by the end there had been 23,000 battle casualties plus 9,000 non-battle casualties.
Marion McGrew was one of those battle casualties. Marion died a hero bravely serving his country in the Battle of Hurtgen Forest. A few years later Marion's family brought him home to be buried. The Augusta Cemetery honors his bravery, hissacrifice, and his service to our country. |
Family with parents |
father |
Alvin Harvey McGrew Birth: March 11, 1875 47 38 — Ohio Death: 1955 |
mother |
Lottie Barrows Birth: October 7, 1893 29 22 — Fredonia, New York Death: April 2, 1946 — Rural Delivery, E. Rochester, West, Columbiana, OH |
Marriage: — |
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elder brother |
William A. McGrew Birth: August 13, 1914 39 20 Death: May 11, 1969 — Columbus, Franklin, OH |
4 years himself |
Marion Franklin McGrew Birth: September 14, 1918 43 24 — unknown Death: December 2, 1944 — Germany |
2 years younger sister |
Mae McGrew Birth: October 14, 1920 45 27 — Lengrove, Iowa Death: December 23, 1993 — Tampa, Hillsborough, FL |
Military | World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Text: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Marion F McGrew
Birth Year: 1918
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Ohio
State of Residence: Ohio
County or City: Columbiana
Enlistment Date: 21 Jan 1941
Enlistment State: Ohio
Enlistment City: Cleveland
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 71
Weight: 150
Source Information:
National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com |
Death | World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Airforce Citation details: Columbiana County, OH Text: McGrew, Marion F. 35005335 PFC KIA |
Burial | Carroll County Ohio Cemeteries, Carroll County 1802-1990, Vol. I Publication: Carroll County Genealogical Society, Carrollton, Ohio 44615 Citation details: Page 28 Text: McGREW, Marion F. Ohio PFC 128 Inf. WW II;
b Sept 14,1918; d Dec. 2, 1944 |
Event | www.augustacemetery-ohio.com Text: Marion Franklin McGrew was honored on 30 May 2010 at the annual Memorial Day Service in Augusta Cemetery. The program says:
MARION F. McGREW was born September 14, 1918 to Alvin and Lottie Barrows McGrew. On January 21, 1941, at the age of 22, Marion enlisted in the United States Army and by the end of that year, the United States was involved in World War II.
During World War II, Marion bravely served as Private First Class with the 128th Infantry. We believe he was serving with the U.S. First Army at the time of his death. Between September 14, 1944 and February 10, 1945 First Army was involved inthe Battle of HurtgenForest (German: Schlacht im Hurtgenwald). This is the name given to the series of fierce battles fought between U. S. and German forces in the Hurtgen Forest east of the Belgian-German border.
In mid September 1944, the Allied pursuit of the German army after the landings at Normandy was slowing down because of extended supply lines and German Army rebuilding. The next strategic objective was to move up to the Rhine River along itsentire length and prepare to cross it. Lt. Gen. Courtney Hodges' First Army experienced hard resistance pushing through the Aachen Gap and perceived a potential threat from enemy forces using the Hurtgen Forest as a base.
The U.S. commanders' initial goal was to pin down German forces in the area to keep them from reinforcing the front lines further north, between Aachen and the Rur River, where the Allies were fighting a trench was between a network of fortifiedtowns and villages connected with field fortifications, tank traps, and minefields.
The Hurtgen Forest occupies a rugged area between the Rur River and Aachen. The dense conifer forest was impenetrable restricting vehicular movement which limited the use of tanks and hid anti-tank teams. In the autumn and early winter of 1944,the weather was cold and wet. Ground conditions varied from wet to snow cover. Apart from the bad weather, the dense forest and rough terrain also prevented proper use of Allied air support.
The Battle of Hurtgen Forest became the longest battle on German ground during World War II, and the longest single battle the U.S. Army has ever fought in its history. The U.S. Army's Center of Military History has estimated that 120,000 troups,plus replacements, were committed to Hurtgen; by the end there had been 23,000 battle casualties plus 9,000 non-battle casualties.
Marion McGrew was one of those battle casualties. Marion died a hero bravely serving his country in the Battle of Hurtgen Forest. A few years later Marion's family brought him home to be buried. The Augusta Cemetery honors his bravery, hissacrifice, and his service to our country. |