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BEDARD, Earl George - Date of
birth
15 January 1921 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island -
Hometown
Providence County, Rhode Island
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31448949 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
330th Infantry Regiment,
83rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
9 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Holzminden, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 7 |
Immediate family
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Members
John C. Bedard (father)
Mathilda M. (Dugal) Bedard (mother)
Charles J. Bedard (brother)
Norma (Carufel) Bedard (wife)
Patricia A. Bedard (daughter)
More information
Pfc Earl G. Bedard worked as a foreman.He enlisted in Providence, Rhode Island on 1 August 1944.
Source of information: Jac Engels, Terry Hirsch, 83rd Inf Div Documents, WWII Memorial, ABMC, National Archives, Find a Grave
Photo source: Luc van der Sterren, Pawtucket Public Library