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ZAZILLA, David Peter - Date of
birth
9 November 1924 -
Age
20 -
Place of birth
Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Oaks, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33779529 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
143rd Infantry Regiment,
36th Infantry Division
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Awards
unknown
Death
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Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
23 January 1945 - Place of
death
Chalon-sur-Saône, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 27 | 54 |
Immediate family
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Members
George Zazilla (father)
Katherine (Muskwicak) Zazilla (mother)
Marietta Zazilla (sister)
Alice Zazilla (sister)
Sophie Zazilla (sister)
Anne R. Zazilla (sister)
More information
Pvt David P. Zazilla was a driver before he enlisted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 6 May 1943. he was sent overseas in July 1943 and first served in Italy until September 1944, when jis unit was sent to France.He was first buried at the Cemetery of Dijon, France.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, https://36th-id.frb.io, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / WWII Draft Cards Young Men / Zazilla Family Tree / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files WWII, www.findagrave.com – Coleman – The Daily Republican - 15 February 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Andy / John Evans