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SZUMIERZ, Edward Matthew - Date of
birth
8 October 1922 -
Age
21 -
Place of birth
Auburn, Rockingham County, New Hampshire -
Hometown
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31265004 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
750th Bombardment Squadron,
457th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 August 1944 - Place of
death
Hartmansdorf, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 38 | 28 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Joseph Szumierz (father)
Mary Szumierz (mother)
John Szumierz (brother)
Frank Szumierz (brother)
Anthony Szumierz (brother)
Paul Szumierz (brother)
Minnie Szumierz (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-97571 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Destination: Weimar, Germany
Mission: Objective Bombing
MACR: 8201
More information
T/Sgt Edward M. Szumierz was employed at Stephen's Spinning Mill before he enlisted in Manchester, New Hampshire, on 15 December 1942.A/C was shot down by enemy fighters. Five crew members were killed and four were taken prisoner.
Source of information: Luc van der Sterren, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com - MACR, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.findagrave.com