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STOISITS, William George - Date of
birth
13 March 1919 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Limeport, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33055302 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Ammunition Handler -
Unit
B Company,
1st Battalion,
115th Infantry Regiment,
29th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
17 May 1945 - Place of
death
Vegesack, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 5 | 22 |
Immediate family
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Members
John Stoisits (father)
Theresa (Drauch) Stoisits (mother)
Emma Stoisits (sister)
More information
Pfc William G. Stoisits was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Co. before he enlisted in October, 1942.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.newspapers.com - The Morning Call, www.ancestry.com - Veteran Compensation Application File
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.newspapers.com - The Morning Call