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name
WILLKER, Alexander - Date of
birth
21 July 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36894098 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
393rd Infantry Regiment,
99th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
17 December 1944 - Place of
death
Neuhof, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 11 | 39 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Louis Willker (father)
Lizzie Willker (mother)
Mary Willker (sister)
Anny Willker (sister)
Source of information: Jac Engels, Terry Hirsch, ABMC, National Archives, Find a Grave, Fold3
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Jewish War Veterans Department of Michigan