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PIERGROSSI, Nick William - Date of
birth
11 November 1915 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
Birdsboro, Berks County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Robeson, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33185344 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
C Company,
1st 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
3 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Landremont, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 14 | 95 |
Immediate family
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Members
Frank Piergrossi (father)
Lucy Piergrossi (mother)
Florence Piergrossi (sister)
Albertina Piergrossi (sister)
Jennie Piergrossi (sister)
Fileno J. Piergrossi (brother)
Victor Piergrossi (brother)
More information
Pfc Nick W. Piergrossi was a laborer before he enlisted at Fort Meade, Maryland on 6 July 1942.His brother Victor served in New Guinea.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Kathy McDermott, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application, www.80thdivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Reading Eagle - 21 July 1944