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FIKUS, Henry Bernard - Date of
birth
8 October 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-1309705 -
Rank
Captain -
Function
unknown -
Unit
13th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 9 | 36 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Anton Fikus (father)
Louise M. Fikus (mother)
John Fikus (brother)
More information
Henry B. Fikus attended 3 years of high school, worked as a chauffeur or driver and was single, without dependents.Capt Henry B. Fikus enlisted in Camp Upton Yaphank, New York on 19 February 1942 as a Private with Army Service Number 32217987.
Source of information: Jac Engels, Carla Mans, National Archives, Ancestry, ABMC, National Archives, Geri Demicco / WWII Memorial, Find A Grave
Photo source: Des Philippet / Find A Grave