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GERHARDT, Russell Ervin - Date of
birth
19 September 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Richland, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33835241 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
G Company,
2nd Battalion,
318th Infantry Regiment,
80th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
21 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Bürden, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 35 | 19 |
Immediate family
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Members
William R. Gerhardt (father)
Jennie M. Gerhardt (mother)
Ruth N. Gerhardt (sister)
Florence M. Gerhardt (sister)
Gladys M. Gerhardt (sister)
Pearl E. Gerhardt (sister)
Margaret W. (Wambomd) Gerhardt (wife)
Gerald L. Gerhardt (son)
More information
Pvt Russell E. Gerhardt was a mechanic employed by U.S Gauge before he enlisted in Allentown, Pennsylvania on 7 December 1943. He was sent overseas on 13 September 1944.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Card File / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application, www.80thdivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Emmanuel Vincent