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OBERG, Chester Willard "Sparky" - Date of
birth
2 June 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37271054 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
39th Infantry Regiment,
9th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 February 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 7 | 35 |
Immediate family
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Members
Martin A. Oberg (father)
Marian M. (Brestrup) Oberg (mother)
Vernon M. Oberg (brother)
Glenn C. Oberg (brother)
Dorothy M. Oberg (sister)
Robert G. Oberg (brother)
Winnifred L. Oberg (sister)
Lorraine D. Oberg (sister)
More information
Pfc Chester W. Oberg attended South High School.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Oberg Family Tree
Photo source: Oberg Family Tree, www.findagrave.com - Shane O