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name
GAWEL, Edward J - Date of
birth
1919 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Michigan -
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36105522 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 December 1944 - Place of
death
The woods near the Rocherath Strasse, North of Krinkelt, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 10 | 68 |
Immediate family
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Members
John Gawel (father)
Rosie Gawel (mother)
Jane Gawel (sister)
Mary Gawel (sister)
Henry Gawel (brother)
Walter Gawel (brother)
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet