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DE LUCA, Charles John - Date of
birth
11 March 1916 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Camden, Camden County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Camden, Camden County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32267147 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
331st Infantry Regiment,
83rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
12 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Westerhausen-Neundorf-Harzleben, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 5 | 13 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles De Luca (father)
Angelina De Luca (mother)
Mary De Luca (sister)
Joseph De Luca (brother)
August De Luca (brother)
Millie De Luca (sister)
Phyllis De Luca (sister)
Etta E. De Luca (wife)
More information
T/5 Charles J. De Luca attended 4 years of high school before he enlisted in Fort Dix, New Jersey on 8 May 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1940 Census / WWII Draft Card Young Men / WWII Enlistment Record / Headstone and Interment Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - U.S. Yeabooks Hatch Junior High School Camden New Jersey