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KAHN, Herbert - Date of
birth
28 December 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
New York, New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42176930 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
36th Armored Infantry Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 April 1945 - Place of
death
Könnern-Preusslitz, East of Saale River, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 5 | 4 |
Immediate family
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Members
David Kahn (father)
Anna (Diamondstein) Kahn (mother)
Max Kahn (brother)
More information
Pfc Herbert Kahn attended college and was a clerk before he enlisted in New York City, New York on 31 July 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Jewish Servicemen Card / WWII Draft Card / 1930 Census, http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org - After Action Report 36th Armored Infantry Regiment
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet