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FELIX, Joseph Paul - Date of
birth
16 October 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Louisiana -
Hometown
Orleans Parish, Louisiana -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38382265 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
B Company,
1st Battalion,
405th Infantry Regiment,
102nd Infantry Division,
2nd Platoon
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 December 1944 - Place of
death
Near Linnich, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 16 | 32 |
Immediate family
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Members
Arthur M. Felix (father)
Esther (Yatter) Felix (mother)
Maurice C. Felix (brother)
David A. Felix (brother)
Rae S. Felix (sister)
More information
Pfc Joseph P. Felix was employed by Higgins Industries before he enlisted in New Orleans, Louisiana on 17 March 1943.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - United States World War II Army Enlistment Records / Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards / National Jewish Welfare Board / family tree, www.hobbydog.net
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Des Philippet, Rae Sara Felix Mayer (sister) and David Felix (brother)