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SWEENEY, Michael Joseph - Date of
birth
9 July 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Milford, County Donegal, Ireland -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33803148 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
23rd Armored Engineer Battalion,
3rd Armored Division
-
Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
28 February 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 8 | 32 |
More information
Pvt Michael J. Sweeney enlisted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 26 October 1943.He attended high school for 4 years and worked on the railroad before he enlisted.
Pvt Michael J. Sweeney was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Block VVV, Row 8, Grave 148.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet