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MARINELLI, William Anthony - Date of
birth
17 February 1919 -
Age
26 -
Place of birth
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32217269 -
Rank
Corporal -
Function
unknown -
Unit
35th Tank Battalion,
4th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
3 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Gotha, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 14 | 2 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Frank Marinelli (father)
Christina Marinelli (mother)
Janett Marinelli (sister)
Rita Marinelli (sister)
More information
Cpl William C. Marinelli enlisted at Camp Upton, New York, on 16 February 1942.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com - Mr. William Contessa (nephew), www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census / WWII Draft Card / New York Birth Index
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Brendan van Laarschot