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BEDNARSKI, Edward Stanislaus - Date of
birth
31 August 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Flint, Genesee County, Michigan -
Hometown
Flint, Genesee County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36986061 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
11th Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Haller, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
Frank Bednarski (father)
Caroline (Delecki) Bednarski (mother)
Frank Bednarski (brother)
John E. Bednarski (brother)
Chester Bednarski (brother)
Albin Bednarski (brother)
Raymond M. Bednarski (brother)
More information
Pvt Edward S. Bednarski graduated from Northern High School in 1942. He was a member of the baseball team.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record 1942-1949 / Scott Bednarski Family Trees / U.S. School Yearbooks, A footsoldier for Patton / Michael C. Bilder James G. Bilder, The 5th Infantry Division in the ETO
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Luxembourg American Cemetery, www.ancestry.com – School Yearbooks