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CONTI, Carman J - Date of
birth
30 April 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
New York -
Hometown
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32212606 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 December 1944 - Place of
death
The woods near the Rocherath Strasse, north of Krinkelt on the Belgian-German border
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 11 | 66 |
Immediate family
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Members
Dominick Conti (father)
Mary Conti (mother)
Fanny Conti (sister)
More information
Pvt Carman J. Conti enlisted in Niagara County, New York on 4 February 1942.He was reported missing in action on 15 December 1944 until his body was identified on 26 February 1945.
He was initially buried in a temporary grave at Henri-Chapelle on 26 February 1945 and was given his final resting place on 2 December 1947.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans
Photo source: Frits Kruishaar, Danielle Roubroeks / Mrs Tina Bondi Cardin