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RANTA, Jalmer Johannes - Date of
birth
30 April 1908 -
Age
36 - Place of
birth
Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Dakota County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37032795 -
Rank
Technician Fourth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 September 1944 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 5 | 24 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John Ranta (father)
Sanna (Maki) Ranta (mother)
Hugo B. Ranta (brother)
Ina M. Ranta (wife)
More information
T/4 Jalmer J. Ranta was employed by the Bud Oil Co. in civilian life.He was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Fosse, Belgium Block E, Row 10, Grave 190.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record/ U.S. City Directories / Birth Record, www.fold3.com - WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet