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BECK, Raymond Peter - Date of
birth
25 April 1919 -
Age
25 -
Place of birth
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York City, New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42060447 -
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
4 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Rieneck, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 33 | 10 |
Immediate family
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Members
George Beck ( father)
Catherine Beck (mother)
More information
Pfc Raymond P. Beck attended high school for two years and was a shipping clerk, employed by the Star Overall Co.He enlisted in New York City, New York on 17 December 1943.
In January 1945 he was wounded by artillery shell fragments at his chin.
He was crushed by a friendly tank.
Source of information: Leo Minne, 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, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Laura S.