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KATZ, Mitchell Joseph - Date of
birth
7 May 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
White Plains, Westchester County, New York -
Hometown
White Plains, Westchester County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32989109 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Runner -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
407th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
30 November 1944 - Place of
death
Welz, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 19 | 10 |
Immediate family
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Members
Sidney F. Katz (father)
Beatrice (Messenger) Katz (mother)
Herbert F. Katz (brother)
More information
Pfc Mitchell J. Katz enlisted in New York City, New York on 22 July 1943.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / U.S. WWII Jewish Servicemen Cards
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet