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KACHEL, Donald J - Date of
birth
14 November 1920 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Gibraltar, Berks County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Birdsboro, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33185360 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Truck Driver Light -
Unit
HQ & HQ 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
9 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Manoncourt, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 46 |
Immediate family
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Members
John T. Kachel (father)
Catherine E. (Stine) Kachel (mother)
Ralph S. Kachel (brother)
Dorothy M. (Helms) Kachel (wife)
Sandra K. Kachel (daughter)
More information
Pfc Donald J. Kachel was employed by the Textile Machine Works Company before he enlisted in Allentown, Pennsylvania on 6 July 1942. He was sent overseas on 1 July 1944.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Kathy McDermott, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / U.S. Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Applications, www.80thdivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com