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SCHREIER, Bernard S - Date of
birth
27 May 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Bronx County, New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32811465 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
E Company,
2nd Battalion,
309th Infantry Regiment,
78th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
11 January 1945 - Place of
death
Near Kesternich, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 8 | 54 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles Schreier (father)
Pauline Schreier (mother)
Hannah Schreier (sister)
More information
Pfc Bernard S. Schreier enlisted in New York City, New York on 20 February 1943.He attended high school for 2 years and worked in a machine shop before he enlisted.
He was first buried at Block X, Row 8, Grave 198.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Richard Blunk, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - U.S., Headstone and Interment Records for U.S. Military Cemeteries on Foreign Soil / 1930 Census, www.findagrave.com – James L. Cooper, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Jac Engels