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SILVERSTEIN, Earl - Date of
birth
22 June 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33794347 -
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
28 September 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of St. Amé, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 31 | 34 |
Immediate family
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Members
Joseph Silverstein (father)
Augusta (Clapkin) Silverstein (mother)
Stanley Silverstein (brother)
Roy Silverstein (brother)
Gertrude (Stein) Silverstein (wife)
More information
Pfc Earl Silverstein was a motion picture projectionist, employed by the Mitchel Dist. Corp before he enlisted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 9 August 1943. He was sent overseas in 22 February 1943.
Source of information: FOHF, 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 / Stein Family Tree, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy