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ZELENAK, Andrew - Date of
birth
26 February 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33304709 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Ammunition Handler -
Unit
B Company,
1st Battalion,
319th Infantry Regiment,
80th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 January 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Dahl, Luxembourg
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 7 | 2 |
Immediate family
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Members
Edward T. Zelenak (father)
Mary Zelenak (mother)
Joe Zelenak (brother)
John Zelenak (brother)
Annie Zelenak (sister)
Michael Zelenak (brother)
Mary Zelenak (sister)
Andy Zelenak (brother)
More information
Pfc Andrew Zelenak attended high school for two years and was unemployed when he enlisted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 21 September 1942. He was sent overseas in June 1944.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards, www.80thdivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - LuxAmCem