He was killed in the Battle of Hatten-Rittershoffen in Alsace,France. The was the second phase of what is known as the Battle of the Bulge. The first attacks launched in Belgium on 16 Dec 44 had the objective of the port of Antwerp. The second phase known as Operation North Wind by the Germans had the objective of recapturing Strasbourg. His unit was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for heroic participation in the battle fighting against the German 21st Panzer Division.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Sergeant. Service number was 32576212. Served with 79th Infantry Division, 315th Infantry Regiment
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Sergeant. Service number was 32576212. Served with 79th Infantry Division, 315th Infantry Regiment
He was killed in the Battle of Hatten-Rittershoffen in Alsace,France. The was the second phase of what is known as the Battle of the Bulge. The first attacks launched in Belgium on 16 Dec 44 had the objective of the port of Antwerp. The second phase known as Operation North Wind by the Germans had the objective of recapturing Strasbourg. His unit was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for heroic participation in the battle fighting against the German 21st Panzer Division.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Sergeant. Service number was 32576212. Served with 79th Infantry Division, 315th Infantry Regiment
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Sergeant. Service number was 32576212. Served with 79th Infantry Division, 315th Infantry Regiment
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Entered the Service from New York.
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Records on Ancestry
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New York, U.S., State Census, 1925
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U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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U.S., Headstone and Interment Records for U.S., Military Cemeteries on Foreign Soil, 1942-1949
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1930 United States Federal Census
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U.S., World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
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