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name
NILSEN, Kristian - Date of
birth
22 December 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Norway -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32863045 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
B Company,
99th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
22 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Malmedy, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 11 | 10 |
Immediate family
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Members
Edward Nilsen (brother)
More information
Pfc Kristian Nilsen was a cook before he enlisted in New York City, New York on 13 March 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.99thinfantrybattalion.org, www.ancestry.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / WWII Enlistment Record
Photo source: Peter Schouteten