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BUZALSKY, Edward Frank - Date of
birth
1 January 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
Owatonna, Steele County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Amidon, Slope County, North Dakota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37018373 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 September 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Vaux, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 15 | 47 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Frank J. Buzalsky (father)
Annie C. Buzalsky (mother)
Raymond T. Buzalsky (brother)
Leo Buzalsky (brother)
Evelyn Buzalsky (sister)
Eva Buzalsky (sister)
Shirley Buzalsky (sister)
Eleanor M. Buzalsky (wife)
More information
S/Sgt Edward F. Buzalsky was awarded the Silver Star posthumously. The citation cited: "For gallantry in action against the enemy on 7 September 1944."
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record, www.newspapers.com - The Forum - 11 March 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Arjan de Man, The Forum - 30 December 1944