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GERARD, Frank Thomas Jr - Date of
birth
24 November 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi -
Hometown
Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-1318295 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
1st Battalion,
417th Infantry Regiment,
76th Infantry Division
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Awards
Distinguished Service Cross,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Echternach, Luxembourg
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 10 | 29 |
Immediate family
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Members
Frank T. Gerard (father)
Elizabeth (Moore) Gerard (mother)
Gus Gerard (brother)
More information
1Lt Frank T. Gerard graduated from college and was a professor.He enlisted at Camp Shelby, Mississippi on 1 September 1942.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. The citation cited: For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 February 1945. First Lieutenant Gerard's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 76th Infantry Division and the United States Army.
His brother 1st Lt Gus Gerard, was buried next to him at the request of his family.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Records, http://www.militaryhallofhonor.com/honoree-record.php?id=11812
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - LuxAmCem - www.ancestry.com - talexander83