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BICK, John W - Date of
birth
16 February 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
McChesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33099722 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
117th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
16 October 1944 - Place of
death
Northeast of Würselen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 19 | 4 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John J. Bick (father)
Rose J. Bick (mother)
Joseph Bick (brother)
More information
Pvt John W. Bick graduated from South Hills High School and worked for American Locomotive Company.He enlisted in August 1941.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.oldhickory30th.com, www.newspapers.com - The Pittsburg Press, www.ancestry.com - Veteran Compensation Application File / 1940 census / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - Geater Latrobe High School Yearbook 1934