Wednesday, June 22, 2016

PVT Monte Carlo Barnes

PVT Monte Carlo Barnes was born 21 May 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to John Charles and Myrtle Barnes.  His father worked as a conductor and then guard on the el-train. 

After entering the service, Monte was assigned to A Company 116th Infantry on 13 Jun 1944.  Monte was wounded and captured on 20 Jun 1944.  He was held in a dressing station and died of his wounds on 22 Jun 1944.

PVT Barnes is buried in Brittany American Cemetery

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