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CANIGLIA, Anthony Joseph - Date of
birth
22 March 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
Essex County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32925544 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
K Company,
3rd Battalion,
407th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
28 February 1945 - Place of
death
Near Hannover, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 17 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
John Caniglia (father)
Josephine (Dianella) Caniglia (mother)
Mary Caniglia (sister)
More information
Pfc Anthony J. Caniglia enlisted in Newark, New Jersey on 1 June 1943. Both his parents were born in Italy.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet / Trish Coate