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SANTANGELO, Joseph James - Date of
birth
14 July 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois -
Hometown
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois -
Religion
Catholic
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36766850 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
M Company,
3rd Battalion,
120th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division,
Mortar Platoon
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
25 December 1944 - Place of
death
Malmedy, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 15 | 19 |
Immediate family
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Members
Antonio Santangelo (father)
Concetta (Antonucci) Santangelo (mother)
James Santangelo (brother)
Mary Santangelo (sister)
Felicia Santangelo (sister)
More information
Joseph Santangelo is remembered at the Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census / Dan Trotta Family Tree, www.oldhickory30th.com, www.30thinfantry.org, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Wittenized, Harry Franssen