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REINER, John Nicholas - Date of
birth
21 May 1926 -
Age
18 - Place of
birth
Lefor, Stark County, North Dakota -
Hometown
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36846245 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
311th Infantry Regiment,
78th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 14 | 17 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Joseph Reiner (father)
Eva Reiner (mother)
More information
John N. Reiner attended West Allis Vocational High School.He was employed by Mertz-Knippel garage in West Allis.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, The Milwaukee Journal 20 March 1945, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, The Milwaukee Journal 20 March 1945