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KLIR, Frank C - Date of
birth
25 June 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Millvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Millvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33037178 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
HQ Company,
2nd Battalion,
112th Infantry Regiment,
28th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 September 1944 - Place of
death
Near Beindorf, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 23 | 9 |
Immediate family
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Members
Louis Klir (father)
Frances Klir (mother)
Esther Klir (sister)
Angela Klir (sister)
William Klir (brother)
Richard Klir (brother)
Marie J. (Settnek) Klir (wife)
Lawrence J. Klir (son)
More information
Pfc Frank C. Klir enlisted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 21 April 1941.He was a semiskilled meatcutter, employed by the North Side Packing and Provision Co. before entering the service. He had served overseas for 13 months.
"On the 18th, we left Breuch, and the Battalion assembled at Beidweiler early in the evening, where we entrucked to go to Wallendorf, Germany. We had to stop near Fals at about midnight, where we remained until daybreak, and then continued on our journey to relieve the 1st Battalion. We passed through Wallendorf, and were on the outskirts of Beindorf, when the enemy opened up with rifles, machine guns, mortars, and artillery. We were really caught with our pants down, so to speak, and we still had several miles to go before contacting the 5th Armored Division, to whom we were temporarily assigned. It was a real hot spot for a while, but the line companies held their ground and we managed to get organized eventually. It was here that PFC Klir was killed."
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, Astrid van Erp, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930 - 1940 Census / UHeadstone and Interment Record / Veteran Compensation Application File , WW2 Unit History (Hq. Co., 2nd Bn., 112th Infantry ) by Lt. Robert "Bud, www.newspapers.com - The Pittsburgh Press
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.newspapers.com - The Pittsburgh Press