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SAPONARO, Rocco D - Date of
birth
11 November 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32909210 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
HQ Company,
1st 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
21 April 1945 - Place of
death
Quellendorf, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 1 | 15 |
Immediate family
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Members
Dominick Saponaro (father)
Angelina Saponaro (mother)
Peter Saponaro (brother)
Mario Saponaro (brother)
More information
Pfc Rocco D. Saponaro enlisted in New York City, New York on 18 May 1943.He was initially buried in the Breuna Temporary American Cemetery.
Documents
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Astrid van Erp, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org - After Action Report 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1940 Census, New York Births 1910-1965
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Nicolas diPierro