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EDELSTEIN, Melvin Leonard - Date of
birth
14 March 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32789161 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Anti-Tank Company,
134th Infantry Regiment,
35th Infantry Division,
1st Platoon
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Hilfarth, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 19 | 21 |
Immediate family
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Members
Israel Edelstein (father)
Hannora Edelstein (mother)
Fannie Edelstein (sister)
Sarah Edelstein (sister)
Julie Edelstein (sister)
Rebecca R. (Spielberg) Edelstein (wife)
Neal J. Edelstein (son)
Source of information: André Koch, Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record,
www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Family Tree / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.coulthart.com
Photo source: www.coulthart.com - Roberta Russo