CPL Billy R. Higginbotham - Smith County, TX
N 32° 08.788 W 095° 03.951
15S E 305161 N 3558540
The headstone marking the final resting place of Corporal Billy R. Higginbotham in historic Union Grove Cemetery, a little east of Troup in rural Smith County, TX, notes that he was killed in action during the Korean War ("Conflict").
Waymark Code: WM19FEE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/17/2024
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Corporal Higginbotham's headstone has flowers to one side, while his photo medallion is flanked by a Purple Heart and his Combat Infantryman Badge. The inscription reads:
Cpl. Billy R. Higginbotham
Killed in Action in
Song-Mae Dong, N. Korea
July 11, 1951
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There's not much to be found regarding the details of his death, although the Korean War Project (see Website) does note that he was a member of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, as confirmed by the government-issued marker at the foot of the grave.
Type of Death Listed: War related (Killed in Action)
Cause of death inscription on headstone: Killed in action
Website (if available): [Web Link]
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