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PUHALLA, Steve J - Date of
birth
8 June 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33415859 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Squad Leader -
Unit
C Company,
119th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division,
2nd Platoon
-
Awards
Distinguished Service Cross,
Silver Star,
Bronze Star
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
28 February 1945 - Place of
death
Köningshoven, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 7 | 11 |
Immediate family
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Members
Martin Puhalla (father)
Mary Puhalla (mother)
John R. Puhalla (brother)
Joseph S. Puhalla (brother)
Anna Puhalla (sister)
Margaret Puhalla (sister)
More information
Sgt Steve J. Puhalla enlisted in January 1943 and was sent overseas in May 1944He was reported wounded in action on 21 December 1944. After recovering, he rejoined his unit in January 1945.
He was killed by a sniper.
He was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service as squad leader from14 June 1944 to 24 November 1944.
The citation for his Distinguished Service Cross stated: For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 February 1945. SgtPuhalla's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Source of information: FOHF, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.oldhickory30th.com
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.fold3.com