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HAKAMAA, John - Date of
birth
18 February 1916 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts -
Hometown
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32084094 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
13th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| I | 12 | 3 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John Hakamaa (father)
Almieda Hakamaa (mother)
Helvi Hakamaa (sister)
Eila Hakamaa (sister)
Elsie Hakamaa (sister)
More information
Pfc John Hakamaa graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1934.He enlisted in New York City, New York on 2 April 1941.
Source of information: André Koch, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record,
www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / Massachusetts Birth Index, 1901-1960, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - U.S. School Yearbooks 1934