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WERNING, Kenneth R - Date of
birth
5 July 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Newhall, Benton County, Iowa -
Hometown
Cedar Rapids, Benton County, Iowa
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37668698 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
193rd Glider Infantry Regiment,
17th Airborne Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 March 1945 - Place of
death
Wesel, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 10 | 4 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Frederick A. Werning (father)
Anna M. (Steuber) Werning (mother)
William F. Werning (brother)
Mildred A. Werning (sister)
Gerald C. Werning (brother)
More information
Sgt Kenneth R. Werning enlisted at Camp Dodge Herrold, Iowa on 13 April 1943 and was sent overseas on 20 August 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ww2-airborne.us, www.ancestry.com - SA3F08 / 1940 Census / Iowa State Census Collection / WWII Bonus Case File
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Mw. M.H.M. Eussen-Knooren