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KEGLOVITS, Walter A - Date of
birth
11 September 1913 -
Age
31 - Place of
birth
South Bend City, St. Joseph County, Indiana -
Hometown
South Bend City, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35764047 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Medical Aidman -
Unit
394th Infantry Regiment,
99th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
17 December 1944 - Place of
death
Mürringen, Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 43 | 4 |
Immediate family
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Members
Martin Keglovits (father)
Cecilia Keglovits (mother)
Martin Keglovits (brother)
Adolph Keglovits (brother)
William Keglovits (brother)
Robert Keglovits (brother)
More information
The bodies of Pfc Walter Keglovits and S/Sgt Carl M. Krail were found in a meadow of a local farmer, Barthel Jost on 3 April 1945. Both men were initially buried at the local cemetery and listed as missing in action until their dog tags were handed over to the American authorities by the local mayor.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch
Photo source: Tjarco Schuurman, Ron Keglovits