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RUFFOLO, Frank Edward - Date of
birth
23 September 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Kenosha County, Wisconsin -
Hometown
Maywoord County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36039073 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
32nd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 January 1945 - Place of
death
St.Vith - Houffalize, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 14 | 26 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Matthew Ruffolo (father)
Josephine Ruffolo (mother)
More information
Frank E. Ruffolo graduated from Proviso Township High School.He enlisted in Chicago, Illinois on 21 June 1941.
Source of information: Tom Verheijden, Peter Schouteten, NARA
Photo source: Jim Opolony (Proviso East High School), Peter Schouteten, www.news.papers.com - Chicago Daily Tribune