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GRONTOSKI, John Jr - Date of
birth
2 May 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio -
Hometown
Mercer County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42081138 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
47th Infantry Regiment,
9th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
28 November 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 18 | 13 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John Grontoski (father)
Victoria Grontoski (mother)
Helen Grontoski (sister)
Zeno Grontoski (brother)
Sophie R. Grontoski (wife)
More information
Pfc John Grontoski Jr. enlisted in Camden, New Jersey on 26 November 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Sabo Family Tree / 1930 Census / WWII Enlistment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet