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HERB, Julius Dale - Date of
birth
22 June 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Lisco, Garden County, Nebraska -
Hometown
Franklin County, Ohio -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35238555 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
393rd Infantry Regiment,
99th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
31 January 1945 - Place of
death
Near Monschau, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 11 | 62 |
Immediate family
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Members
George Herb (father)
Mabel E. Herb (mother)
Alice B. Herb (sister)
Morris G. Herb (brother)
Melvin R. Herb (brother)
James H. Herb (brother)
Rosella M. Herb (sister)
Hester Herb (wife)
More information
Pvt Julius D. Herb was a mechanic before he enlisted at Fort Hayes, Ohio on 29 July 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / 1930 Census / U.S., WWII Jewish Servicemen Cards, www.history.army.mil - Combat Chronicle
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet