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CRITZER, William Stanford - Date of
birth
7 July 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia -
Hometown
Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33887017 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
2nd Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
17 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the Vicinity of Stockem, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | 45 |
Immediate family
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Members
James W. Critzer (father)
Virginia L. (Tomlin) Critzer (mother)
Ollie B. Critzer (sister)
Edgar C. Critzer (brother)
Joseph T. Critzer (brother)
Vera L. Critzer (sister)
James M. Critzer (brother)
Doris F. (King) Critzer (wife)
Ronnie L. Critzer (son)
More information
Pfc William S. Critzer enlisted on 2 May 1944.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / Several Family Trees, "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