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MARTINI, William John - Date of
birth
6 March 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
West Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
West Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33458044 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
3rd Battalion,
347th Infantry Regiment,
87th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
30 January 1945 - Place of
death
Gruflange, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | 9 |
Immediate family
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Members
Ernest F. Martini (father)
Norah Martini (mother)
Albert Martini (brother)
Irene Martini (sister)
Elizabeth Martini (sister)
Verdella M. Martini (sister)
More information
Pfc William J. Martini attended high school for one year before he enlisted in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on 14 December 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1920 Census / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files WWII, http://87thinfantrydivision.com, www.findagrave.com - Jaap Vermeer
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Luxembourg American Cemetery / Jaap Vermeer