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PETROW, George James "Babe" - Date of
birth
17 February 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska -
Hometown
Dodge County, Nebraska
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37471692 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
G Company,
3rd Battalion,
501st Parachute Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
25 September 1944 - Place of
death
The Netherlands
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| N | 2 | 6 |
Immediate family
-
Members
James C. Petrow (father)
Adamantia M. (Kastankou) Petrow (mother)
Elaine J. Petrow (sister)
Florence Petrow (sister)
More information
Pvt George J. Petrow's parents immigrated from Greece.He graduated from Fremont High School and attended Midland College where he practiced , football, basketball, track and swimming.
He enlisted in February 1942 and was sent overseas in July 1944.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, WWII Memorial, Market Garden, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / WWII Draft Card / 1930 Census, www.newspapers.com - Fremont Tribune 26 October 1944
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Omaha World Herald, October 1944, www.newspapers.com - Fremont Tribune 26 October 1944