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IANNUZZI, Arthur - Date of
birth
17 October 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32956063 -
Rank
Corporal -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
157th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division
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Awards
Distinguished Service Cross,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 April 1945 - Place of
death
Aschaffenburg, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 32 | 33 |
Immediate family
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Members
Nicola Iannuzzi (father)
Raffaela Iannuzzi (mother)
Vincent Iannuzzi (brother)
Trolumena Iannuzzi (sister)
William Iannuzzi (brother)
Anthony Iannuzzi (brother)
Nicholas Iannuzzi (brother)
More information
Cpl Arthur Iannuzzi was a barber before he enlisted in Camden, New Jersey on 13 August 1943.He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. The citation cited: For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 April 1945. Cpl Iannuzzi's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com – Nicholas Iannuzzi, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, http://www.45thdivision.org
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