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SWANSON, Carl Robert - Date of
birth
30 November 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin -
Hometown
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36266015 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
180th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 January 1945 - Place of
death
Wildenguth, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 30 | 50 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Robert Swanson (father)
Meta Swanson (mother)
Carol Swanson (sister)
Marcella Swanson (wife)
More information
Pfc Carl R. Swanson graduated from Pio Nono High School and attended Marquette University. He was employed by Allis-Chalmers prior to entering the service in September 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record, http://www.45thdivision.org
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Andy, The Milwaukee Journal - 15 March 1945