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SOPPLAND, Gale Cornell - Date of
birth
21 April 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Clarkfield, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37553153 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Ammunition Handler -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
319th Infantry Regiment,
80th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 September 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Villey-Saint-Etienne, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 58 |
Immediate family
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Members
George C. Soppland (father)
Levina S. (Stenslund) Soppland (mother)
Alouise J. Soppland (sister)
Verna E. Soppland (sister)
Charlotte L. Soppland (sister)
Lorraine V. Soppland (sister)
Lyle D. Soppland (brother)
Ronald D. Soppland (brother)
More information
Pvt Gale C. Soppland was employed by the Fancy Farmer Candy Co. when he enlisted on 30 June 1942. He was sent overseas in June 1944.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Kathy McDermott, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards, www.80thdivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, The Minneapolis Star - 28 November 1944