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HECKER, Herbert Christian - Date of
birth
21 September 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Winner, Roseau County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Roseau County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37585025 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 January 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | 41 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Christ Hecker (father)
Elsie Hecker (mother)
William Hecker (brother)
Gertrude Hecker (sister)
Robert Hecker (brother)
Bruno Hecker (brother)
Albert Hecker (brother)
Dorothy Hecker (sister)
More information
Pfc Herbert C. Hecker was killed when his tank was knocked out in Belgium.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - Public Member Photos