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OWCZARCZAK, Joseph F - Date of
birth
unknown -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
06902076 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Cannon Company,
1st Battalion,
18th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 September 1944 - Place of
death
Aachener Wald, Southwest of Aachen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 15 | 21 |
More information
Joseph F. Owczarczak joined the Regular Army on 16 October 1939. He received the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in the North African Theater of Operations and in the European Theater of Operations from 8 November 1942 to 9 July 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Michal Kowalski, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov
Photo source: Peter Schouteten