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KANDLER, Lewis Carl - Date of
birth
4 December 1916 -
Age
28 -
Place of birth
Ashton, Fremont County, Idaho -
Hometown
Squirrel, Fremont County, Idaho
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39682762 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Utility Repairman -
Unit
24th Armored Engineer Battalion,
4th Armored Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
25 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Bastogne, Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 8 | 49 |
Immediate family
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Members
Louis Kandler (father)
Minnie (Warsary) Kandler (mother)
Hans L. Kandler (brother)
William O. Kandler (brother)
Kurt L. Kandler (brother)
More information
Pfc Lewis C. Kandler enlisted at Fort Douglas, Utah on 9 March 1942.The citation of his Bronze Star reads:
"On September 29, 1944 near Arracourt, France, Pvt Kandler manned a 30 caliber gun against enemy infantry while under the direct fire of enemy tanks. Despite the intensity of enemy small arms fire and the approach of tanks, Pvt Kandler remained at this position until the officer in charge ordered his withdrawal. The outstanding courage and calmness, with disregard to his own personal safety reflects great credit upon himself and the military service."
He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Grand Failly, France.
Source of information: André Koch, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Records / WWII Draft Card, www.newpapers.com - The Post Register - 7 December 1944
Photo source: www.findagrave - Luxembourg American Cemetery, www.newspapers.com - The Post Register - 7 December 1944