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YANKOVICH, Michael John - Date of
birth
29 October 1916 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
Hurontown, Houghton County, Michigan -
Hometown
Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36831037 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
314th Infantry Regiment,
79th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
3 October 1944 - Place of
death
Forêt de Parroy, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 17 | 63 |
Immediate family
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Members
Edward N. Yankovich (father)
Anna (Mack) Yankovich (mother)
Edward Yankovich (brother)
Margaret C. Yankovich (sister)
Genevieve M. Yankovich (sister)
Florence L. Yankovich (sister)
Walter J. Yankovich (brother)
Alma Yankovich (wife)
Michael K. Yankovich (son)
Michael D. Yankovich (son)
More information
Pfc Michael J. Yankovich was employed at Lincoln Café before he enlisted.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.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / Jonelle Yankovich Family Tree, Combat History 314th Infantry Regiment, www.findagrave.com - Sue Burnham Stahr
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