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REINA, Frank Jr - Date of
birth
27 September 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
California -
Hometown
Kern County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39587665 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
359th Infantry Regiment,
90th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
30 January 1945 - Place of
death
Luxembourg
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 13 | 56 |
Immediate family
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Members
Frank Reina Sr. (father)
Elizabeth (Varallo) Reina (mother)
Samuel Reina (brother)
Josephine Reina (sister)
Rosie Reina (sister)
John L. Reina (brother)
More information
Private Frank Reina, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reina, Sr., Rosedale, who was first reported missing in action January 30, has been killed in action in Luxembourg, according to word received by his family. Private Reina has been overseas one month and was serving with the infantry. A graduate of Bakersfield High School where he was a member of the band, Private Reina was employed as a farmer before entering the service in June, 1944.Besides his parents he is survived by his sisters, Mrs. John Argain, Mrs. Rose Erassaret and Josephine Reina and brothers Sam Reina of Bakersfield and John Reina who is serving with the infantry in Hawaii.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – Headstone and Interment Record / Family Tree, www.newspapers.com – The Bakersfield Californian
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.newspapers.com – The Bakersfield Californian