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MARTINEZ, Gregory - Date of
birth
25 May 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Los Angeles County, California -
Hometown
San Antonio, Los Angeles County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39722496 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
2nd Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Consdorf-Berdorf, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | 29 |
Immediate family
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Members
Celestino Martinez (father)
Marla Martinez (mother)
Boniface Martinez (brother)
Augustine Martinez (brother)
Gabino Martinez (brother)
Marcelo Martinez (brother)
Teresa Martinez (sister)
Juanita Martinez (sister)
Albert Martinez (brother)
Marcos Martinez (brother)
More information
Pfc Gregory Martinez worked on a farm before he enlisted in Los Angeles, California on 3 January 1944.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census, "A footsoldier for Patton" - Michael C. Bilder/James G. Bilder
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Luxembourg American Cemetery