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MERLINO, Alfred Joseph - Date of
birth
17 September 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
New Jersey -
Hometown
Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42190486 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
E Company,
2nd Battalion,
119th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 February 1945 - Place of
death
Segersdorf, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 9 | 1 |
Immediate family
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Members
Antonio Merlino (father)
Nina (Zaccaria) Merlino (mother)
Rosario A. Merlino (brother)
Salvatore C. Merlino (brother)
Fiore C. Merlino (brother)
Harry Merlino (brother)
Dolly Merlino (sister)
Teresa Merlino (sister)
Steve Merlino (brother)
Elizabeth (Headley) Merlino (wife)
Anthony Merlino (son)
Mary Merlino (daughter)
Grace Merlino (daughter)
More information
Pvt Alfred J. Merlino enlisted in Camden, New Jersey on 24 August 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Merlino Family Tree, www.oldhickory30th.com, 1940 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Bob Schefman