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RAPPAPORT, Hyman - Date of
birth
16 February 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
12085906 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
325th Glider Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 February 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 7 | 51 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Joseph Rappaport (brother)
Estelle Rappaport (wife)
More information
Pvt Hyman Rappaport was first buried at Block KKK, Row 4, Grave 76.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, http://www.ww2-airborne.us/units/325/325_honor_pr.html, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / U.S., WWII Jewish Servicemen Cards
Photo source: Peter Schouteten