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KITCHO, John - Date of
birth
16 July 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35518660 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
329th Infantry Regiment,
83rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Eschershausen-Alfeld-Grünenplan, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 12 | 11 |
Immediate family
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Members
Andrew Kitcho (father)
Mary Kitcho (mother)
Anna Kitcho (sister)
More information
T/5 John Kitcho was a graduate of John Adams High School and was employed by the Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Company.He enlisted in Cleveland, Ohio on 24 October 1942. He was part of his unit from the moment from the beginning of its activation and therfore was a veteran from the complete European campaign.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record,
www.wwiimemorial.com – Crew Chief, http://83rdinfdivdocs.org, www.ancestry.com – 1940 Census, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet, Anne Kyer