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EFFEREN, Howard Bernard - Date of
birth
2 September 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
New York, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42069771 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
B Company,
1st Battalion,
120th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
16 January 1945 - Place of
death
Thirimont, Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
George Efferen (father)
Francis Efferen (mother)
George Efferen (brother)
Harry Efferen (brother)
Michael Efferen (brother)
William Efferen (brother)
Frank Efferen (brother)
Anna Efferen (sister)
May Efferen (sister)
Diana B. Efferen (wife)
Howard Efferen (son)
Diana Efferen (daughter)
More information
Pfc Howard Efferen enlisted in New York City, New York on 26 January 1944.
Source of information: André Koch, Raf Dyckmans, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.oldhickory.com, www.30thinfantry.org
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet