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VAN AUKEN, Arthur H - Date of
birth
25 April 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan -
Hometown
Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36892779 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
119th 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
23 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Schophoven, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 17 | 12 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Harry H. Van Auken (father)
Grace B. (Foster) Van Auken (mother)
June (Armor) Van Auken (wife)
Beverly L. Van Auken (daughter)
Martha J. Van Auken (daughter)
More information
Pfc Van Auken attended Marshall High School.He was employed at the United Steel & Wire Co. before he enlisted in December 1943. He was sent overseas in June 1944.
Source of information: Cor van den Burg, Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census / Michigan Marriage Record, www.oldhickory30th.com, www.newspapers.com - Battle Creek Enquirer
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.newspapers.com - Battle Creek Enquirer