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VAN ESS, John M Jr - Date of
birth
1 January 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Oud-Vossemeer, the Netherlands -
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36410020 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
509th Parachute Infantry Battalion
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
31 December 1944 - Place of
death
Sadzot, Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 14 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
John M. Van Ess Sr. (father)
Elizabeth Van Ess (mother)
Anton J. Van Ess (brother)
Sarah J. Van Ess (sister)
Gertrude M. Van Ess (sister)
Nellie A. Van Ess (sister)
Marie Van Ess (sister)
Peter L. Van Ess (brother)
Dena N. Van Ess (sister)
More information
Pfc John M. Van Ess Jr. attended high school for three years and was a welder before he enlisted in Kalamazoo, Michigan on 17 November 1942.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.ww2-airborne.us
Photo source: Michael Jeroense, Susan Fink (niece)