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SAGER, Herbert Oscar - Date of
birth
15 August 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42112398 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
116th Infantry Regiment,
29th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
17 November 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Setterich, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 21 | 17 |
Immediate family
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Members
Arthur W. Sager (father)
Hilma Sager (mother)
Mildred Sager (sister)
Walter Sager (brother)
Richard Sager (brother)
Chester Sager (brother)
Eric Doherty (half brother)
Gloria R. (Nichol) Sager (wife)
More information
Pvt Herbert Sager joined his unit from a Replacement Depot on 28 October 1944. He was seriously wounded in action on 17 November and died the same day.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, Eric Doherty, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1920 Census / WWII Draft Cards / U.S., Headstone and Interment Records
Photo source: http://www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet