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ARMIJO, Antonio B - Date of
birth
2 October 1911 -
Age
33 - Place of
birth
Turn, Valencia County, New Mexico -
Hometown
Valencia County, New Mexico -
Religion
Catholic
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38010032 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
333rd Infantry Regiment,
84th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
22 November 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Müllendorf, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| L | 8 | 1 |
Immediate family
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Members
Juan Armijo (father)
Querina Armijo (mother)
Maria Armijo (sister)
Aurora Armijo (sister)
More information
Pfc Armijo graduated from the Sacred Heart High School.Mrs. Aurora Sanchez of Winslow received a letter of sympathy from Brig. Genl. A.R. Golling, sent from headquarters of the 84th Infantry Division concerning the death of her brother, Pfc. Antonio B. Armijo.
The letter read as follows: "On 22 November 1944, your brother, Pfc. Antonio B. Armijo, Co. 333rd Inf., was killed in action in Germany. The entire division has suffered a personal loss in the death of your brother. He met his death while engaged in action against the enemy During the stress of combat he remained cheerful and cool-headed, and was an inspiration to his fellow soldiers.
Private Armijo was buried in an American Military Cemetery in Holland. A Unite States Army chaplain administered the last rites in accordance with his Catholic faith. All who knew Pfc Armijo join with me in extending to you our heartfelt sympathy and condolence".
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwmemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1910/1920 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, Winslow Mail
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, M. op den Camp and Stefan Gusatu