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BERG, Richard Harold - Date of
birth
7 January 1926 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Seattle, King County, Washington -
Hometown
King County, Washington
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39474058 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
28th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 February 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 16 | 63 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Philip F. Berg (father)
Helena I. Berg (mother)
Philip L. Berg (brother)
Helena E. Berg (sister)
More information
Pfc Richard H. Berg graduated from Ballard High School.He enlisted at Fort Lewis, Washington on 19 April 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Gerry Lawton