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PFC Edward J Lechowski

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PFC Edward J Lechowski

Birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death
30 Jan 1944 (aged 23)
Papua New Guinea
Burial
Niles, Cook County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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PFC, 132 INF, AMERICAL DIV WORLD WAR II

*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edward J. Lechowski (20610222), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 2 January 1943. Private First Class Lichowski's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 34 (1943)

Section 44, Lot 833, grave 1. He was buried 7/17/48.

The cemetery is operated by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
PFC, 132 INF, AMERICAL DIV WORLD WAR II

*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edward J. Lechowski (20610222), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 2 January 1943. Private First Class Lichowski's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 34 (1943)

Section 44, Lot 833, grave 1. He was buried 7/17/48.

The cemetery is operated by the Archdiocese of Chicago.


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  • Created by: Jeff Hall
  • Added: Jul 1, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92900020/edward_j-lechowski: accessed ), memorial page for PFC Edward J Lechowski (25 Dec 1920–30 Jan 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 92900020, citing Saint Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, Niles, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Jeff Hall (contributor 47296194).