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SILVER, Sidney Seymour - Date of
birth
14 April 1920 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
New York, New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32538660 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
16th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 April 1945 - Place of
death
Harz mountains, East of Osterode am Harz, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 20 | 6 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Max Silver (father)
Esther Silver (mother)
Maurice Silver (brother)
More information
Pvt Sidney S. Silver was a bookkeeper before he enlisted in New York City, New York on 23 October 1942.His mother was born in Russia.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – 1940 Census / WWII Draft Card / National Jewish Welfare Board www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar,
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Cyrille / Yearbook