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DI DONATO, William John - Date of
birth
1 May 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33792454 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
27 September 1944 - Place of
death
Hill 867
In the vicinity of Ferdrupt, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 28 | 49 |
Immediate family
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Members
Joseph Di Donato (father)
Annie Di Donato (mother)
Elsie Di Donato (sister)
Joseph Di Donato (brother)
More information
Pfc William J. Di Donato enlisted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 27 July 1943 and was sent overseas early in 1944.He was killed by small arms fire.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / U.S. Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy