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name
RICIOPPO, Giacomo A "Jack" - Date of
birth
1921 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Cerzeto, Italy -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32506330 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
157th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 November 1944 - Place of
death
Near La Salle, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 12 | 12 |
Immediate family
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Members
Pietro Ricioppo (father)
Rose Ricioppo (mother)
Margena Ricioppo (sister)
Peppino Ricioppo (brother)
Dominic Ricioppo (brother)
Helena Ricioppo (sister)
Anna Ricioppo (sister)
Maria Ricioppo (sister)
More information
Pfc Giacomo A. Ricioppo attended high school for 1 year before he enlisted in Fort Jay Governors Island, New York on 18 September 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, http://www.45thdivision.org
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Andy / Anonymous