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MICHEL, Charles Leroy - Date of
birth
27 December 1923 -
Age
21 -
Place of birth
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California -
Hometown
Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39702799 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
417th Infantry Regiment,
76th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Echternach, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 2 | 6 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles H. Michel (father)
Myrtle A. (Hastings) Michel (mother)
Richard E. Michel (brother)
Marjorie J. Michel (sister)
More information
Pfc Charles L. Michel enlisted in Los Angeles, California on 11 August 1943.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census /Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men 1940-1947 / California Birth Index 1905-1995
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - LuxAmCem