Pickney John L.

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John L. Pickney is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

Sgt Paul Risko Memorial - 6th Armored Division

Name:

John L. Pickney

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

34529720

Unit:

86th Cavalry Recon Squadron, 6th Armored Division

Date of Death:

1944-07-29

State:

Tennesse

Cemetery:

Calvary Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

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John L. Pickney was born on July 4, 1923. He served in the Light Tank Company F, 86th Cavalry Reconn Squadron, 6th Armored Division, as a Private First Class during World War II.

On July 29, 1944, as the 6th Armored Division advanced towards the Pont-de-la-Roque, in Heugueville-sur-Sienne, France, PFC Pickney's unit encountered fierce resistance from German forces. His light tank was struck by direct fire from an 88mm anti-tank gun, leading to his being Killed in Action along with several of his comrades. PFC Pickney is now buried in the Calvary Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA.