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BORA, Nicholas Ponzio - Date of
birth
28 July 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42057335 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
41st Armored Infantry Regiment,
2nd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Beggendorf-Baesweiler, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
Carmine Bora (father)
Anna Bora (mother)
Frances Bora (sister)
Lydia (Mirenda) Bora (wife)
More information
Pvt Nicholas P. Bora was employed at the International Ladies Garment Union.He enlisted in New York City, New York on 29 November 1943.
On the photos, he poses with his wife Lydia.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org - After Action Report CCA, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / WWII Draft Card / 1930 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Mirenda Family - courtesy of Debbie Holloman