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OLIVIERI, Anthony - Date of
birth
22 January 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Inwood, Nassau County, New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32987117 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
325th Glider Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Kasterbosch, the Netherlands
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 2 | 25 |
Immediate family
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Members
Thomas Olivieri (father)
Amy Oliveri (mother)
Frances Oliveri (sister)
More information
Pvt Anthony Olivieri graduated from Lawrence High School in June 1943 where he was selected as one of the best in the school's orchestra.He enlisted in New York City, New York on 19 July 1943.
On 2 October 1944, the 325th attacked the Mook plains until they reached the hamlet at Katerbosch. The fog that had concealed them was lifting and they were in the open without cover. Heavy losses ensued including Pvt. Olivieri.
He was initially buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Molenhoek, the Netherlands.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, http://www.ww2-airborne.us/, www.findagrave.com – Kathy, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / WWII Draft Cards / World War II Army Enlistment Records
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet, Lawrence High School yearbook 1942