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RANGEL, Juan - Date of
birth
12 January 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Texas -
Hometown
San Antonio, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38459233 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
19 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Riquewihr, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 36 | 20 |
Immediate family
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Members
Anita L. (Lopez) Rangel (wife)
More information
Pfc Juan Rangel married Pfc Anita L. Lopez on 1 November 1942.He enlisted on 30 April 1943.
In February 1944, in Italy, he was wounded by artillery shell fragments in the leg. After recovering he rejoined his unit.
He was killed by artillery shell fragments.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930/1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy