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GARIC, Roland Ranie Arthur - Date of
birth
26 May 1910 -
Age
34 - Place of
birth
New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana -
Hometown
Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38174154 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
314th Infantry Regiment,
79th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
27 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 12 | 5 |
Immediate family
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Members
Louis J. Garic (father)
Marie I. (Derouen) Garic (mother)
Louis D. Garic (brother)
Burns F. Garic (brother)
Harold N. Garic (brother)
Ory L. Garic (brother)
Inola C. Garic (sister)
Annie L. Garic (sister)
More information
S/Sgt Roland R.A. Garic enlisted at Camp Livingston, Louisiana on 13 June 1942. He was employed at the spot cash wholesale co. in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - WWII Enlistment Record / 1930 Census / New Orleans Families / WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, S Roberts