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KLIMOCK, Frank T - Date of
birth
1911 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42010694 -
Rank
Private First Class -
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
23 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Riquewihr, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6 | 24 |
Immediate family
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Members
Andrew Klimock (father)
Mary Klimock (mother)
George Klimock (brother)
Agnes Klimock (sister)
Mary Klimock (sister)
John Klimock (brother)
Anna Klimock (sister)
Agnes Klimock (sister)
Sophie (Bak) Klimock (wife)
Billy Klimock (son)
More information
Pfc Frank T. Klimock was a machine operator for the Garfield Manufacturing Division before he enlisted in Newark, New Jersey on 21 August 1943 and was sent overseas in March 1944.In August 1944 he was wounded by a hand grenade fragment in the loin.
In October 1944, he was wounded again by a bullet at his nose. He was discharged from hospital in November 1944.
He was killed by artillery shell fragments in the thorax.
His son was only eight weeks old when he was killed.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Kathy McDermott, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards / Loreman Family Tree, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Andy, The Herald-News - 17 January 1945