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OSLEWSKI, Benjamin Theodore - Date of
birth
23 September 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan -
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36889655 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
116th Infantry Regiment,
29th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Würselen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 12 | 64 |
Immediate family
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Members
John Oslewski (father)
More information
Pfc Benjamin Oslewski joined his unit from Replacement Depot on 17 July 1944. He was promoted to Private First Class on 11 August 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet