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KLEIN, Samuel - Date of
birth
1924 -
Age
unknown -
Place of birth
New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York City, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32967857 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
417th Infantry Regiment,
76th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
9 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Echternach, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 5 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Martin Klein (father)
More information
Pfc Samuel Klein attended high school for 4 years and was a draftman before he enlisted in New York City, New York on 10 June 1943.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - LuxAmCem