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STRICKO, Michael - Date of
birth
29 September 1907 -
Age
37 - Place of
birth
Buffalo, Erie County, New York -
Hometown
Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35610421 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
9th Armored Infantry Battalion,
6th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 October 1944 - Place of
death
Near Grémecey, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 10 | 22 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John Stricko (father)
Mary Stricko (mother)
Mary Stricko (sister)
Betty Stricko (sister)
Helen Stricko (sister)
John Stricko (brother)
Andrew Stricko (brother)
Paul Stricko (brother)
More information
Pvt Michael Stricko was employed at the Republic Steel Corporation before he enlisted in Akron, Ohio on 13 April 1943.He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Andilly, France.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.findagrave.com, www.newspapers.com – Youngstown Vindicator 28 October 1944, www.super6th.org
Photo source: www.newspapers.com – Youngstown Vindicator 28 October 1944