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VEILLEUX, Joseph S - Date of
birth
1907 -
Age
unknown -
Place of birth
Canada -
Hometown
Franklin County, Maine
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31320641 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
105th Engineer Combat Battalion,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Würselen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 5 | 26 |
More information
Pvt Joseph Veilleux enlisted in Portland Maine on 17 March 1943.He and Sgt Shellito volunteered to make a reconnaissance for a crossing site over the Wurm river. The are to be covered was in full view of formidable defenses within the line and they were subjected to heavy concentration of enemy fire. Despite the dangers encountered, they courageously remained in the exposed area until the mission had been completed. Sgt. Shellito was also killed and is als buried at Henri-Chapelle, and was postumously awarded a Silver Star for his action.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, http://www.oldhickory30th.com
www.30thinfantry.org
Photo source: Aimee Fogg