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CERO, Eddie Mike - Date of
birth
23 September 1921 -
Age
23 -
Place of birth
Basset, Chickasaw County, Iowa -
Hometown
Basset, Chickasaw County, Iowa
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37447909 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
25 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Riedwihr, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 27 | 22 |
Immediate family
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Members
Joseph W. Cero (father)
Jessie M. (Goddard) Cero (mother)
F. J. Cero (brother)
Charles W. Cero (brother)
Mildred Cero (sister)
Due R. Cero (brother)
William J. Cero (brother)
Billy Cero (brother)
More information
Pvt Eddie M. Cero enlisted on 7 December 1942.In November 1944 he was wounded by artillery shell fragments in his leg.
He was killed by a bullet in the face.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy