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WEISSENBURGER, Edward Leo - Date of
birth
1 February 1919 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Rocktown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Mercer County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42146312 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
309th Infantry Regiment,
78th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
10 February 1945 - Place of
death
Near Schwammenauel Dam, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 7 | 34 |
Immediate family
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Members
Sylvester A. Weissenburger (father)
Magdalena Weissenburger (mother)
John Weissenburger (brother)
Helen Weissenburger (sister)
William Weissenburger (brother)
Clara Weissenburger (sister)
Albert Weissenburger (brother)
Catherine Weissenburger (sister)
Mary J. Weissenburger (wife)
More information
Pfc Edward Weissenburger enlisted at Fort Dix, New Jersey on 27 June 1944.He attended high school for 4 years and worked in building of aircraft before he enlisted.
He was first buried at Block OOO, Row 7, Grave 129.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.findagrave.com – James L. Cooper, Richard Blunk, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S., WWII Jewish Servicemen Cards / 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet